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Roof Inspection (Drone-Assisted)

East Texas weather is hard on roofs — hail, wind, and hundred-degree summers. I'm an FAA Part 107 certified remote pilot (#5047202), so when a roof is too steep or too tall to walk safely, I put the drone up and document every slope in high resolution. You get the photos either way.

Jeff Stalnaker climbing a ladder onto a standing seam metal roof during an East Texas home inspection.
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How is a roof inspected if it can't be walked?

I fly it. When a roof is too steep, too tall, or too fragile to walk safely, I put the drone up — I'm FAA Part 107 certified for exactly this — and document every slope in high resolution, plus the flashing, valleys, and penetrations where leaks actually start. Then I check the attic side for staining and ventilation. Out here, hail and wind damage is the thing, and from the ground a hurt roof looks just like a healthy one.

Method
Drone-assisted
Also checks
Attic side for leaks
Report delivered
Within 12 hours
Common East Texas issue
Hail and wind damage
Scope

What This Inspection Covers

  • Shingle/covering condition on all slopes
  • Flashing, penetrations, and valleys
  • Gutters and drainage
  • Storm damage documentation
  • Attic-side checks for leaks and ventilation

Who it's for

Homeowners after storms, buyers of two-story or steep-roof homes, and anyone needing roof condition documented for insurance conversations.

Why Cardinal

What You Get

✓ High-resolution aerial photos included in your report

✓ Safe documentation of unwalkable roofs

Ready to book?

Schedule online in about two minutes, or call or text for a fast quote — bundle pricing available.

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Illustration of Jeff Stalnaker flying a DJI Air 3S drone with the controller in hand

Some roofs shouldn't be walked

Too steep, too tall, too brittle, or wet. When walking a roof would damage it or hurt me, the drone goes up instead — and you get better pictures than I could take standing on it. I hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (#5047202) — the licence the FAA requires to fly a drone commercially — plus InterNACHI drone pilot training.

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200% Satisfaction Guarantee

Your peace of mind matters. If you're not completely satisfied at the time of the inspection, I refund your inspection fee and pay for another licensed inspector of your choice, up to the original inspection fee. I can offer that because I stand behind every single report I write. Simple as that.

Ready to Schedule Your Inspection?

Book online in about two minutes — or just call or text me and I'll get you a straight answer on price and a confirmed time. Same-week appointments are usually no problem.

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