Thermal Drone Roof Inspections in Northeast Ohio
See what’s happening under your roof membrane before it becomes a costly leak. Our FAA-licensed drone pilot uses infrared imaging to find trapped moisture and hidden problem areas on commercial flat roofs across Cuyahoga, Summit, Stark, and Lorain counties.
FAA Part 107 Licensed
Licensed commercial drone pilot
Thermal + Visual
Infrared and high-res photos
Union Roofers
Roofers Local 44 signatory
Clear Report
Photos, findings, and options
What a Thermal Roof Scan Finds
Wet insulation holds heat differently than dry insulation. After a sunny day, those wet areas stay warmer into the evening and show up clearly on an infrared camera, even when the roof surface looks fine.
Trapped Moisture
Wet insulation under the membrane that you can’t see from the surface.
Hidden Leak Paths
Where water is spreading, which is often far from where the drip shows up inside.
Seam & Flashing Trouble
Problem areas around seams, curbs, drains, and penetrations that need a closer look.
A Condition Baseline
A record of your roof’s condition today, so you can plan budgets and track changes.
How Our Drone Inspection Works
1. Schedule
We plan the flight for the right conditions. Infrared scans work best on a clear evening after a sunny day.
2. Fly
Our FAA Part 107 licensed pilot captures thermal and high-resolution visual images of the entire roof.
3. Verify
We check suspect areas in person, so the findings are confirmed before anything is recommended.
4. Report
You get thermal and visual photos, marked problem areas, and honest repair-or-replace options.
Fix Only What’s Actually Wet
A walk-through only shows what’s on the surface. A thermal scan shows where moisture has spread underneath, so you can target repairs instead of guessing. That often means a smaller repair now and fewer surprises later.
- Plan repair or replacement budgets with real data
- Check a roof before you buy or lease a building
- Document conditions for insurance or warranty claims
- Track how a roof is holding up year over year
- No one walking every square foot of a fragile roof
Frequently Asked Questions
Infrared scans work best on a clear, dry evening after a sunny day, when wet insulation is still holding heat. We watch the forecast and schedule your flight for the right conditions.
No. The drone flies over the roof, so there’s no noise inside the building and no crew tracking across the roof during the scan. Most flights take less than an hour.
Yes. Our pilot holds an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, which is required to fly drones for commercial work.
No inspection catches everything. A thermal scan shows where moisture is likely, and we confirm those areas in person before recommending any repairs. We’ll tell you plainly what we found and what we didn’t.
It depends on the size and access of your roof. Call 216-903-1043 or request a free estimate, and we’ll give you a clear price before any work begins.
Find Out What’s Under Your Roof
Schedule a thermal drone inspection and get a clear, photo-backed picture of your roof’s condition.