How a Drone Roof Inspection Works in Tennessee & Georgia

A roof is your home’s first line of defense against the weather. Keeping it strong protects everything underneath — and that starts with a good inspection. Drones have changed how roof checks are done: they’re safer, faster, and far more detailed. Here’s how a drone roof inspection works, and why it’s a better way to check your roof in Middle Tennessee and North Georgia.

The Old Way

The old way was hands-on. A worker climbed up with a ladder, looked the roof over, and wrote up what they saw. The problem is that it wasn’t always thorough, and it put people at real risk. Even skilled inspectors missed damage that only showed up once the work began.

The New Way

Drones changed that. At Northpoint Roofing, certified pilots fly your whole roof and take clear photos from above. Our AI software turns those photos into a simple report — one that homeowners and insurers can both trust. The photos can even show hidden trouble, like rot under the shingles, that’s easy to miss from the ground.

What the Data Can Do

Drone data does more than snap photos. It can pinpoint problem spots, flag areas with heat or moisture, and build a 3D view of your roof. That detail leads to focused, accurate repairs. It also makes for a smoother insurance claim, since the report is built on clear proof.

Safer for Everyone

Walking a roof is risky — more so on a steep or storm-damaged one. A drone takes that danger away. It can spot weak or unsafe areas before anyone climbs up. When you hire a company that inspects with drones, you get full data and a safer process.

Get Your Free Drone Inspection

Curious what shape your roof is in? We serve Franklin, Kennesaw, and the nearby areas with free drone inspections and a written report you keep.

Schedule your free inspection or call 678-345-1711 today.

FAQ

Do you walk on the roof, or just inspect from the ground?

We walk the roof on every inspection where it’s safe to do so. Drone-and-camera-only inspections miss bruising, soft spots, and seal failure that you can only verify by hand and foot. Ground-only inspections miss almost everything. If pitch or weather makes a foot inspection unsafe, we use a combination of drone, ladder access, and a return visit.

How do I know if my Franklin roof has storm damage?

If a hailstorm or high-wind event passed over your home and you see granules in your gutters, dents in your HVAC fins or vent caps, or lifted shingles along the ridge — you likely have damage worth documenting. Most damage isn’t visible from the ground. A free Northpoint inspection takes 30–45 minutes and gives you a written, photo-documented answer either way.

How long does a roof inspection take?

On a typical Franklin home — say a 2,500–3,000 sq ft roof in Fieldstone Farms or McKay’s Mill — the on-site inspection takes 30–45 minutes. Larger or steeper roofs in Westhaven, Laurelbrook, or 37069 may take up to an hour. The written report follows within 24 hours.

Is the inspection really free? What’s the catch?

It is genuinely free. There is no catch and no obligation. We do them because they generate trust, and trust is what brings homeowners back to us when their neighbor needs a roof. About a quarter of the inspections we do across Franklin result in zero work — we tell the homeowner their roof is fine and walk away.