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Solway’s leafy blocks and mixed-era homes can hide cracked tiles, blocked valleys and gutter issues that are hard to spot from the ground—our drone assessment checks the roof safely without climbing.
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We capture close-up drone images of ridge lines to look for cracking, gaps, displaced capping, and deteriorated pointing. These areas take the brunt of weather exposure and can be a primary entry point for wind-driven rain on 2 storey roofs.
We inspect valleys and junctions where roof planes meet to identify debris build-up, corrosion, and signs of overflow paths. In leafy Solway streets, blocked valleys can redirect water under tiles or into eaves before a leak becomes obvious indoors.
We scan gutters for sagging, ponding, heavy debris load, and overflow risk points, including around downpipe inlets. For two-storey homes, early detection helps prevent water backing up into fascia boards and roof edges.
For tiled roofs, we look for cracked tiles, slipped tiles, and mismatched replacement patterns that may indicate previous impact or movement. Even small defects can allow moisture entry, especially on steeper pitches common to many two-storey designs.
For metal roofing, we check sheet alignment, lap integrity, fastener lines (where visible), and corrosion hotspots. We also focus on flashings at walls, parapets and transitions—common weak points on renovated or extended Solway homes.
We examine seals and flashings around penetrations and fixtures, including skylights, vent pipes, antennas and solar panel edges (if present). These areas often fail gradually, and the drone view helps identify lifted flashing, gaps and water tracking lines.
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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
A drone roof assessment focuses on visible roof surfaces and common failure points that are hard to inspect safely on a two-storey home. In Solway, we pay close attention to ridges and ridge capping, valleys where leaf litter collects, gutters (where visible), roof-to-wall flashings, and penetrations like vents, skylights and solar edges. You’ll receive clear photos and a written summary of observed defects and risk areas.
A drone inspection can’t see inside the roof cavity, so it won’t confirm an active leak the way invasive testing might. What it can do well is identify the visible causes that commonly lead to leaks—cracked or slipped tiles, lifted flashings, debris-choked valleys, and overflow risk at gutters. If we see indicators that suggest internal moisture may be present, we’ll recommend the most sensible next step for confirmation.
Access helps, especially for two-storey homes where roof sections may be obscured from the street. We’ll advise you beforehand on the best take-off and observation position, which is often within your property boundary. If access is limited due to fences, landscaping, or close neighbouring structures, we’ll plan the flight path to capture the required angles safely and let you know any areas that couldn’t be viewed clearly.
Leafy streets can lead to faster gutter and valley blockages, particularly where rooflines create multiple valleys or box gutter-style sections. That debris can trap moisture, increase overflow during heavy rain, and accelerate rust or bedding deterioration. We also often see small tile slips after strong winds or storms, which are easy to miss from the ground on a two-storey home. A drone view makes these patterns much easier to identify early.
Yes. Older homes that have been extended often end up with extra junctions, step-downs, and new penetrations, which increases the number of places water can enter. A drone assessment is particularly useful for mapping these transitions, checking flashings where old and new sections meet, and reviewing drainage paths around valleys and gutters. If any sections are concealed or unsafe to interpret from images alone, we’ll flag them for follow-up.
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Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections combines careful drone imaging with roof-specific know-how for two-storey Solway homes—call 0485 857 077 to lock in a time and get clear, usable findings.