Traditional building inspections often miss one of the most critical parts of a property – the roof. With a professional drone roof inspection from WT Roofing, you can get a clear, up-close view of the roof’s condition before you buy, saving yourself unexpected costs, stress, and future repairs.

Before purchasing your next property in Geelong, make sure you truly understand what you’re buying – right down to the last tile.

Isn’t a Standard Building Inspection Enough?

When investing in a property, it’s essential to know whether repairs are required and what they might cost. While building inspections are strongly recommended, many buyers don’t realise that most building inspections do not include a close inspection of the roof.

Due to occupational health and safety regulations around working above two metres, inspectors often assess the roof from the ground only. This means damaged tiles, cracked flashing, loose ridge capping, or early signs of leaks can easily go unnoticed – until they become expensive problems.

Why a Drone Roof Inspection Matters

Your roof is the first line of defence against water damage. From street level, a roof can appear perfectly sound while concealing serious issues that only become visible up close.

Even minor defects can allow moisture to enter the roof space, leading to:

  • Timber rot and structural damage
  • Plaster deterioration
  • Mould growth
  • Electrical hazards

A drone roof inspection allows us to identify these risks early, giving you the information you need to negotiate, plan repairs, or walk away with confidence.

What’s Included in a Drone Roof Inspection?

One of our experienced roofers will attend your property and conduct a detailed inspection using a high-resolution camera drone. This allows us to safely examine all areas of the roof, including hard-to-reach sections, valleys, ridges, flashing, and penetrations.

Following the inspection, you’ll receive a clear and easy-to-understand PDF report that includes:

  • Images of any issues identified
  • An explanation of the problems found
  • Practical recommendations
  • An indication of likely repair costs

This gives you genuine insight into the roof’s condition before you commit to a purchase.

Are Drone Roof Inspections Licensed?

Yes. All WT Roofing technicians performing drone roof inspections are fully trained and licensed commercial drone operators, compliant with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations. Safety, professionalism, and accuracy are always our priority.

Areas We Service

We cover all areas across Greater Geelong including Anakie, Armstrong Creek, Balliang, Barwon Heads, Batesford, Bell Park, Bell Post Hill, Bellarine, Belmont, Breakwater, Breamlea, Ceres, Charlemont, Clifton Springs, Connewarre, Corio, Curlewis, Drumcondra, Drysdale, East Geelong, Fyansford, Geelong CBD, Geelong West, Grovedale, Hamlyn Heights, Herne Hill, Highton, Indented Head, Lara, Leopold, Little River, Lovely Banks, Manifold Heights, Mannerim, Marcus Hill, Marshall, Moolap, Moorabool, Mount Duneed, Newcomb, Newtown, Norlane, North Geelong, North Shore, Ocean Grove, Point Lonsdale, Point Wilson, Portarlington, Rippleside, St Albans Park, St Leonards, South Geelong, Staughton Vale, Stonehaven, Surf Coast, Swan Bay, Thomson, Wallington, Wandana Heights, Waurn Ponds, Whittington