A no-scaffolding, no-ladder roof inspection from a certified drone pilot. We capture 4K imagery and a thermal scan of the entire roof in under 30 minutes on site, then deliver a written report with marked-up photos, prioritised findings, and pricing for any recommended work within 48 hours.
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Keystone Roofing Ltd handled a slate roof repair and new lead flashing on our terraced house in Douglas, Cork. They explained the issue clearly, fixed a persistent leak, and left the place tidy. Highly Recomended!
The team did an immaculate job doing a whole new roof. Very easy to communicate, friendly, professional and hard working. Definitely would recommend. Thanks for a job well done!
Keystone Roofing repaired a leak in my roof recently Michael called to inspect the damage and the crew arrived the next morning They did a fantastic job and Im extremely happy with the result A great company to deal with and I would highly recommend them Thanks Michael and crew E Hayes
Work carried out to a high standard, here when they said they would be, worked until darkness somedays. Bigger job than expected, worked up until Christmas Eve to make sure work was completed.
A roof replacement customer praised the clear communication, honest advice, professional team and quality finish from Michael and the crew.
A customer highlighted reliable workmanship, efficient service and careful attention to detail on their Keystone Roofing project.
This customer described the new roof installation as smooth and hassle-free, with a friendly team and a result they were happy to recommend.
An emergency repair customer praised the quick response, cost-effective service and practical help when urgent roof work was needed.
Most Cork homeowners are flying blind on the condition of their roof — the only visible signs are leaks, slipped slates, or moss-covered tiles, all of which appear long after the underlying problem started. A drone inspection lets us look at every square metre of your roof without scaffolding or ladders, identify problems while they're still cheap to fix, and give you a documented baseline you can refer back to in five years. Useful before buying a property, after a storm, when an insurance claim needs evidence, or as part of routine maintenance every 3-5 years.
Every project follows a clear inspection, quote, delivery, and quality review path so you know what is happening before work begins.
Tell us the address, roof type, and reason for the inspection (pre-purchase, post-storm, insurance claim, routine check). We confirm price upfront — €100 for a typical 3-bed semi, €150 for detached or larger, custom quote for commercial. We'll have a slot booked inside 5 working days, often same-week.
Before the visit our pilot reviews your address against Irish Aviation Authority restricted-airspace maps. Most of Cork is uncontrolled airspace, but properties near Cork Airport, military zones, or events may need a specific permission. We handle that admin so you don't have to.
Our certified pilot arrives with a DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise (or Matrice 30T for larger commercial roofs). We fly a planned grid pattern at 30-100 feet capturing 4K stills and a continuous thermal scan. The pilot stays on the ground throughout — no roof access, no ladder work, no risk to your home or our team.
Back in the office, the same pilot who flew the inspection reviews every frame against a 47-point Cork-specific checklist (slipped slates, cracked tiles, perished mortar, lead-flashing condition, moss coverage, valley health, ridge alignment, chimney condition, gutter overflow markers, satellite/aerial mounting integrity). Anything flagged gets marked up in the photos.
You receive a PDF report with a colour-coded summary (immediate / within 12 months / monitor), thumbnail photos of every flagged issue, a thermal-scan overlay showing moisture or insulation defects, and itemised pricing for any recommended work. We don't pressure-sell — the report is the deliverable, repair work is your call.
If the report flags work, we can quote and schedule it directly. For insurance claims, the same report meets the documentation standard required by AIB Insurance, FBD, Allianz Ireland, Aviva, AXA and Liberty. For property purchases, the report is suitable as-is for sharing with your solicitor or surveyor.
We start with a practical assessment, explain the condition of the roof, and agree the right scope before work begins. You get updates during the job, daily site care where needed, and a final review before handover.
Timing depends on access, weather, materials, and the scale of the work, but our team keeps the process straightforward from first call to completion.
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Ask About Drone Roof Inspection€100 for a standard 3-bed semi-detached roof. €150 for detached, dormer, or larger residential. Commercial roofs are quoted by floor area — typical light-industrial unit (under 1,000 sqm) lands in the €250-€500 range. There is no hidden travel charge anywhere in County Cork or near-border Tipperary; the price you are quoted is the price you pay.
Yes. We have provided insurance-grade drone reports to AIB Insurance, FBD, Allianz Ireland, Aviva, AXA, Liberty Insurance and several brokers across Munster. The report includes timestamped 4K imagery, thermal-scan overlays, a flight log, and our pilot certification number — everything an Irish loss adjuster needs to process a storm-damage or accidental-damage claim.
For most situations a drone gives more comprehensive coverage in less time, with no risk to anyone. We see every square metre of every slope, including hidden valleys, behind chimney stacks, and dormer junctions that are awkward from a ladder. The exception is when something specifically needs to be physically tested (loose ridge tile, suspect timber underfoot) — then we follow up the drone inspection with targeted ladder access at no extra cost.
Heavy rain, sustained wind above 20 mph, fog reducing visibility below 30 metres, or anything below 0°C. The DJI Mavic 3 we use is rated for light drizzle but our policy is to reschedule rather than risk an unstable flight. Cork's weather windows usually let us reschedule inside 48 hours — we do not charge a rescheduling fee.
The drone sees the outside. The thermal camera sees temperature differences caused by moisture inside the structure or missing insulation under the tiles, so we can infer a lot about internal condition without entering the loft. For confirmation of internal-only issues (rotted timber, attic condensation, breather membrane condition) we follow up with a quick attic visit during the same callout.
Five years on encrypted storage. You can request a copy of the raw 4K files or thermal scan at any point in that window for your records, an insurance claim, or a property sale. After 5 years files are deleted unless you opt to extend retention.
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