Loading...
Loading...
Windsor’s mix of Victorian terraces, renovated walk-ups and tight side access can make roof checks risky from ladders—drone imaging helps spot slipped tiles, flashing gaps and gutter issues without climbing over parapets.
Answer a few quick questions to receive your personalised quote for Windsor
Complete this step to continue
Our comprehensive service includes everything you need to make an informed decision about your property.
We photograph main roof sections, rear additions and hard-to-reach slopes so you can see cracked tiles, sheet movement, surface corrosion and wear that is often missed from ground level.
We assess ridge lines for separation, failed pointing and displaced caps—common precursors to water entry and tile movement during strong winds.
We focus on valleys and change-of-pitch areas where water concentrates. This helps identify debris build-up, valley deformation and detailing issues that can send water under tiles or behind cladding.
We examine flashings around penetrations for lifting, cracking sealant, missing soakers and poor overlaps. These are frequent leak sources on older Windsor homes with retrofitted ventilation and skylights.
We check for sagging, overflow staining, blockages and poorly aligned downpipe drops. Drainage faults are a major cause of water damage because overflow can track into eaves and wall cavities.
We inspect parapet cappings and roof edges for gaps and deterioration, which matter on terrace-style properties where water can travel along shared wall lines and appear inside a different room than expected.
Discover why thousands of property buyers trust us with their most important investment.
Professional inspections with attention to every detail. Here's a glimpse of our work.
Inspection photo 1
Inspection photo 2
Inspection photo 3
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our inspection service.
Many Windsor blocks have tight setbacks, narrow side paths and rear laneways, which can make ladder placement and roof walking unsafe or impractical. A drone assessment lets us view ridge lines, valleys, flashings and gutters from close range without climbing. It’s especially useful where parapets or complex rear additions hide leak points that aren’t visible from the ground.
Yes. We pay particular attention to parapet cappings, edge flashings and roof-to-wall junctions where water can track along shared walls. On terrace-style homes, defects at the roof edge can present as internal damp in unexpected locations. While a drone can’t see inside cavities, it can clearly document gaps, deterioration and staining patterns that suggest water entry paths.
A drone is well suited to identifying slipped or cracked tiles, displaced ridge caps, surface corrosion on metal roofing, blocked or sagging gutters, debris-filled valleys, and deteriorated flashings around penetrations like vents and skylights. We also look for signs of overflow staining and patch repairs. If we see something that needs confirmation, we’ll recommend the right follow-up action.
It can. Leaf litter and small branches can collect in valleys and box gutters, leading to blockages and overflow during heavy rain. We look for debris build-up, ponding indicators, and staining that suggests repeated overflow. We also check for impact damage consistent with falling branches and for lifted flashing edges that can be worsened by repeated wet-dry cycles under organic debris.
The on-site drone flight is typically short, but we allow time to plan a safe approach and capture all key roof areas on a 2 storey property. After the inspection, you receive a detailed report with annotated photos and clear explanations of defects, likely implications, and practical next steps. If access limits visibility of a specific section, we’ll note that transparently.
Still have questions?
Get in TouchACE Building and Pest Inspections delivers close-up roof imagery and clear, repair-focused findings for Windsor 2 storey homes—call 0485 857 077 to organise your inspection from $75.