Complete Roof Coverage No Ladder Can Reach
The roof is a home's first line of defense against Florida weather — and the most expensive component to replace. Yet traditional roof inspection is limited by what an inspector can safely reach on foot. Steep, tile, or multi-story roofs are often inspected only from the ground or the eaves, leaving large areas unverified.
Closer Look solves that with FAA-licensed drone inspection. Our inspector captures high-resolution aerial imagery of the entire roof surface — ridges, valleys, flashing, penetrations, and slopes — without ever setting foot where a fall or a cracked tile could happen.
This isn't an upgrade or an add-on. Drone roof inspection is included with every full home inspection at no additional charge, so no roof area gets skipped and no condition gets guessed at.
What a Drone Roof Inspection Covers
Aerial imaging lets us document the entire roof surface in detail — the areas that matter most and are hardest to reach any other way.
Roof Covering & Surfaces
We document the condition of shingles, tile, metal, or flat-roof membranes across the entire surface — identifying wear, damage, displaced or missing material, and areas nearing the end of their service life.
Flashing, Penetrations & Valleys
The places roofs leak first. Aerial imagery captures the condition of flashing around chimneys and walls, plumbing and vent penetrations, skylights, and the valleys where water concentrates — often the exact spots a ground-level look would miss.
Steep, Tile & Multi-Story Roofs
Roofs that are unsafe to walk or easily damaged by foot traffic still get full documentation. Drone inspection means no compromise in coverage on the roofs that need it most — and no cracked tiles from an inspector walking them.
High-Resolution Documentation
Every drone roof inspection produces clear, high-resolution images included in your same-day report. You and your Realtor see the actual condition of the roof — not a written note about the parts that couldn't be reached.
Drone Roof Coverage
- Full roof surface
- Shingle, tile & metal condition
- Flat-roof membranes
- Displaced or missing material
- Leak-prone areas
- Flashing & wall junctions
- Vent & plumbing penetrations
- Skylights & chimneys
- Valleys & drainage
- Hard-to-reach roofs
- Steep & multi-story slopes
- Tile roofs (no foot traffic)
- Complete aerial coverage
- Documentation
- High-resolution imagery
- Included in same-day report
- No additional charge
Three Reasons Drone Roof Inspection Matters
The roof is too important — and too expensive — to inspect halfway.
Coverage No Ladder Reaches
A ground-and-eaves look leaves the middle of a steep or tile roof unverified. Aerial imaging documents the entire surface, so the most expensive component of the home is fully evaluated, not partially guessed.
Safety Without Compromise
Walking a wet, steep, or tile roof risks injury to the inspector and damage to the roof itself. Drone inspection removes that risk entirely while actually improving the quality of the evaluation.
Documentation That Holds Up
High-resolution aerial images give you, your Realtor, and your insurer a clear visual record of roof condition and age — valuable for negotiations, insurance, and planning future maintenance.
Why Central Florida Buyers Trust Closer Look
FAA-licensed drone capability is just one of the advantages that set Closer Look apart in the Orlando market:
- Certified Master InspectorKeith Wilson holds the Certified Master Inspector designation — the highest credential in the home inspection industry, requiring thousands of completed inspections, continuing education, and a verified track record. Most inspectors never reach this level.
- Licensed Florida Mold AssessorFlorida's humidity makes mold a real risk. Keith is a Florida Licensed Mold Assessor, so any suspected moisture or mold issue found during your service can be properly evaluated without bringing in a separate vendor.
- FAA-Licensed Drone Roof Inspection — IncludedSteep, multi-story, or tile roofs that can't be safely walked still get full aerial documentation as part of every full inspection. No additional charge, no skipped roof areas, no guesswork.
- Insurance Reports Included at No ChargeWind mitigation and 4-point insurance reports are included with every full home inspection — saving you the $150 to $300 other inspectors charge for these reports separately.
- Same-Day Digital ReportsYour full Scribeware report is delivered the same day via email, with color-coded priority labels and a built-in repair request builder you can send directly to the other party's agent.
- Live Answered Calls 24/7Real estate moves fast and questions don't wait. Carol Wilson and the Closer Look team answer calls live, around the clock. Scheduling typically happens within 48 hours.
The Inspection Process
From first call to delivered report, here's exactly what to expect when you book with Closer Look.
Schedule
Call 407-319-4608 or book online. Live answered 24/7. Scheduling typically within 48 hours to fit your timeline.
On-Site Inspection & Aerial Capture
Your inspector completes the home evaluation and flies the roof with an FAA-licensed drone, capturing full high-resolution coverage — weather permitting on the day of inspection.
Walkthrough
You're welcome on-site. Your inspector walks you through key findings, answers questions, and shows you what matters most.
Same-Day Report
Your full digital report — with photos, color-coded priorities, and repair request builder — is delivered the same day via Scribeware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything Central Florida property owners want to know before scheduling.
Is drone roof inspection really included at no extra charge?
Yes. FAA-licensed drone roof inspection is included with every full home inspection at no additional charge. It's part of how we make sure no roof area gets skipped — not an upsell.
Why use a drone instead of walking the roof?
Many Central Florida roofs — steep pitches, tile, metal, multi-story — are unsafe to walk and easily damaged by foot traffic. A drone captures the entire surface in high resolution without those risks, often producing a more complete evaluation than walking ever could.
Is a license required to fly the drone?
Yes. Commercial drone operation requires an FAA Part 107 license. Closer Look operates under FAA licensing, so your roof inspection is performed legally and professionally.
What if the weather is bad on inspection day?
Drones can't fly safely in rain or high wind. If conditions prevent flight, your inspector evaluates the roof by the best available means and can arrange aerial capture when conditions allow. We'll always communicate clearly about what was and wasn't accessible.
Will I see the drone images?
Yes. High-resolution roof imagery is included in your same-day digital report, so you and your Realtor can see the actual condition of the roof rather than relying on written notes alone.
Do you serve my city in Central Florida?
Yes — we serve the entire greater Orlando metro, including Orlando, Winter Garden, Horizon West, Lake Nona, Windermere, Clermont, Winter Park, Saint Cloud, Ocoee, Davenport, and all communities across Orange, Osceola, Lake, Polk, Seminole, Volusia, and Sumter counties.
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