Want your roofing company to stand out from your competition? Start using a drone! Drone tech makes it quicker and safer for roofers to inspect and estimate projects. So you can quote more jobs in less time. Drones are also a powerful marketing tool to show off your roofing expertise. 

Whether you fly your own or hire a drone services company, drone technology offers many benefits for your roofing company.

Makes site inspections quicker and safer

With modern drone tech, roofers can complete more site inspections in a shorter period. Not only is it quicker, but it’s also much safer than traditional inspection methods. 

Estimates cost less

Instead of workers having to climb a ladder to inspect a potential job, one person can stay on the ground and fly the drone while watching a monitor. Drones with high-resolution cameras, GPS, and advanced mapping software can produce precise measurements and detailed aerial imagery. You send the drone video back to your office and your estimator will be able to review the footage and put together an estimate much quicker at less cost.

Turns cost savings into higher profits

The time and cost savings of using a drone can translate into more sales and higher profits for your roofing company. 

Drone images are powerful marketing tools

The high-quality photos and videos you get from a drone are perfect for use in your company’s social media posts and marketing. Potential customers can check out before and after images of your roofing projects. They can be reassured about the quality of your work. The fact that you’re using drone technology positions your company as a leading-edge roofing contractor. 

Makes it easier to hire new roofers

Employees want to work for forward-thinking companies that try new ways to make work quicker, easier, and safer. If your roofing company uses drone technology to inspect and estimate roofing projects, it should help you attract more new hires.

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Good things to know before you buy a drone

You’ll need a license

As a professional roofer in Canada, you must obtain a basic or advanced operations license to fly a drone with a maximum takeoff weight of 250 g up to, and including, 25 kg.  

Learning how to fly a drone takes time

It may seem simple enough, but learning how to fly a drone usually takes hours of practice to get it right and it’s not easy to pass the test to get your license. 

Consider working with a drone services company

Good quality drones aren’t cheap, especially if you want a drone equipped with high-resolution cameras, GPS, and advanced mapping software. There are also several expenses involved in owning and operating your drone. Instead of buying your own, you could contract a company that specializes in using drones for inspections, mapping and surveying. 

You can order a roofing report from a trusted drone measuring software, such as Eagleview or GAF QuickMeasure (both of which are fully integrated with the AccuLynx platform and mobile app). They will validate your estimate numbers, deliver directly to your job file, and will already have accurate measurements mapped out.

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If your roofing company isn’t using drone technology, you’re missing out on a great opportunity. Flying a drone can help you quote more projects quicker, improve safety for your roofers, save money, and better profile your roofing expertise with potential customers.

At Gibson Building Supplies, our team is always looking for ways to help our roofing contractors be more successful. To learn more about how drone technology can help your roofing business take off, get in touch with your Gibson Rep today.