Aerial Inspections
Commercial & Flat Roof Inspection
Membrane, seam, drain and ponding inspections for commercial flat roofs.
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What is flat roof inspections?
Drone flat roof inspections document membrane condition, seams, flashing, drains, rooftop units and ponding water on commercial roofs. Combined with thermal imaging, they locate wet insulation beneath the membrane before leaks reach the interior.
Benefits
- Maps ponding and drainage problems
- Documents seams and flashing
- Pairs with thermal moisture scans
- No foot traffic on the membrane
How it works
- [ 01 ]Grid flight over the full roof
- [ 02 ]Close-ups of drains, seams and RTUs
- [ 03 ]Optional thermal scan after sunset
- [ 04 ]Annotated roof report
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Who uses flat roof inspections — and what it saves
- Dental and medical offices
- Retail plazas
- Warehouses
- Schools
- Apartment owners
| Factor | Traditional method | With a drone |
|---|---|---|
| Access method | Roof hatch walk-through | Drone flown from the ground |
| Coverage | Spot checks where the inspector walks | Whole roof photographed in a grid |
| Hidden moisture | Core cuts in the membrane | Thermal scan with no cutting |
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Flat Roof Inspections near you
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Kenora & NW Ontario
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Frequently asked questions
+Why do flat roofs need two inspections a year?
Prairie freeze-thaw cycles stress membranes and seams; spring and fall checks catch damage before it causes leaks.
[ Knowledge base ]
Key terms on this page
- Flashing
- Metal or membrane strips that seal roof edges, parapets and penetrations — a common source of roof leaks.
- Flat Roof
- A low-slope roof common on commercial and multi-family buildings, prone to ponding water and hidden moisture.
- Parapet
- The low wall around the edge of a flat roof — its caps and flashing are frequent leak points.
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