Drone Roof Inspections in Birmingham, AL

Drone roof inspections give a clear view of the whole roof without walking every steep or fragile section. Alabama Roof Detectives, LLC includes drone photos and video as part of our free inspection process when they help us see the roof clearly and safely.

What a drone roof inspection is

A drone flight captures high-resolution photos and video of shingles or panels, ridges, valleys, edges, and areas that are hard to see from the ground. You can see the same images we see, which makes the recommendation easier to trust. The drone is one tool in the inspection — not a gimmick and not the whole inspection by itself.

When a drone inspection helps

Drone photos are useful after hail or high wind, when you see a ceiling stain, before you buy or sell a house, when a roof is aging, or when the roof is steep, tall, or fragile. The drone shows granule loss, hail bruising, lifted edges, ridge damage, valley wear, and tree-limb strikes that are easy to miss from the driveway.

How Alabama Roof Detectives inspects with a drone

Nearly every inspection can start with a drone flight when conditions allow. Our crew still gets on the roof wherever damage shows up, and we still check details that need a closer look — flashing, pipe boots, and interior staining. After the flight we explain the photos and give you a plain-language plan. If a repair will solve it, we say that. If replacement is the honest answer, we say that too. There is no charge for the inspection and no on-the-spot pressure. We work with most insurance carriers and are licensed #31974.

Service area

We offer drone roof inspections in Birmingham, Marbury, Clanton, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Pelham, Alabaster, Homewood, Trussville, and across Jefferson, Shelby, Chilton, Tuscaloosa, St. Clair, and Autauga Counties.

Drone roof inspection FAQs

Is the drone inspection free? Yes. Drone photos and video are part of our free, no-obligation roof inspection when they help us document the roof.

Do you still walk the roof? Yes, when it is safe and useful. The drone gives the overview; we get on the roof to confirm damage and check details the camera cannot feel.

Will I get the photos? Yes. We review the images with you so you can see what we see, and you have documentation for your files or your insurance adjuster.

Is a drone enough for an insurance claim? Drone photos are strong documentation, especially for hail and wind patterns across the whole roof. We also document close-up details and interior signs of leaks when they matter to the claim. We work with most insurance carriers.

How long does it take? Most inspections run about an hour on site. Larger roofs or widespread storm damage can take longer.

Book a free drone roof inspection

Call (205) 826-4915 or use the form on this page to schedule. Learn more about our free roof inspections, storm damage roof repair, and emergency roof tarping.