Drone Roof Inspection in Santa Clarita, Bakersfield & Los Angeles
Fast, safe, high-resolution drone roof inspections for construction companies, insurance adjusters, roofing contractors, and property managers. FAA Part 107 licensed, fully insured, and based in Santa Clarita — we deliver photo and video documentation your team can put straight into bids, claims, or reports.
A drone roof inspection captures every shingle, valley, vent, and flashing without anyone climbing a ladder. We fly the roof in minutes, deliver high-resolution photos and 4K video within 24 hours, and you skip the fall risk, OSHA exposure, and scheduling pain of a traditional inspection.
Who we work with
Construction & general contractors
Pre-construction roof surveys, progress documentation, punch-list verification, and post-completion handover packages. Share live aerial documentation with your owner, architect, and subs.
Insurance companies & adjusters
Claim documentation, before/after storm damage assessment, and dated, time-stamped photo evidence that supports the claim file. Quick turnaround for catastrophic loss events.
Roofing contractors
Bid documentation, roof measurements, and finished-job photos for portfolio, marketing, and warranty records.
Property managers & HOAs
Routine roof inspections of multi-unit, commercial, and HOA properties without disrupting tenants or scheduling lift equipment.
Real estate agents & homeowners
Pre-sale roof condition reports, post-storm assessments, and annual maintenance checks — with photo and video documentation you can hand to a buyer, lender, or insurer.
What we capture
4K aerial video walkthrough of the entire roof
High-resolution photos of every elevation and detail
Close-up shots of damage, missing shingles, cracks, blistering, and flashing issues
Wide shots showing roof condition in context with the property
Optional thermal imaging to detect moisture intrusion and heat loss
Optional 3D orthomosaic roof model for measurements
Delivery via shareable link within 24 hours
Coverage areas
Based in Santa Clarita. We routinely fly across the Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley, Antelope Valley, Los Angeles, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, and the greater LA County area at no extra travel cost. Available for travel to Bakersfield, California City, Palmdale, Lancaster, the Inland Empire, and elsewhere in Southern California for a flat travel fee — get a fixed quote with travel included within 24 hours.
How it works
Get a quote — Send us the address and what you’re inspecting. We confirm airspace, scope, and price within 24 hours.
Fly the roof — Our FAA Part 107 licensed pilot flies the roof on the scheduled day. Typical residential job takes 20–45 minutes on site.
Process & deliver — You get high-resolution photos, 4K video, and an inspection summary via a shareable link within 24 hours.
Optional add-ons — Thermal imaging report, 3D orthomosaic, or annotated damage report on request.
Why a drone instead of a ladder
Safer — Nobody climbs. No fall risk, no OSHA exposure, no liability for property owner.
Faster — A typical residential roof is fully captured in 20 to 30 minutes.
Better documentation — Photos and video are dated, geo-tagged, and time-stamped for claims and warranty records.
No roof damage — No foot traffic on shingles, tiles, or membranes.
Insurance-ready — Imagery formatted and labeled for claim documentation.
Ready to inspect a roof?
Get a fixed quote within 24 hours. Visit our Contact page or call (661) 400-8280.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drone roof inspection cost?
Residential roof inspections in the Santa Clarita and LA area typically start around $250 to $450. Commercial, multi-unit, and HOA pricing varies by roof size, complexity, and deliverables. Travel to Bakersfield, California City, or other Southern California cities is available for a flat travel fee — get a fixed quote with travel included within 24 hours.
Are you FAA Part 107 licensed and insured?
Yes. Every DroneXposed pilot holds a current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and we carry aviation liability insurance on every flight. We can provide a Certificate of Insurance to your project, HOA, or insurance carrier on request.
Can drone photos and video be used for insurance claims?
Yes. Our deliverables include high-resolution photos, 4K video, dates, and time stamps. Insurance adjusters routinely accept drone imagery as supporting documentation for storm damage, hail, wind, and fire claims. We can also annotate specific areas of damage on request.
What kind of roof damage can a drone detect?
Missing or lifted shingles, blistering and cracking, hail impact marks, wind damage, flashing issues, gutter problems, soft spots, vent damage, and — with optional thermal imaging — hidden moisture, insulation gaps, and heat loss.
How long does an inspection take?
A typical residential roof is fully captured in 20 to 30 minutes on site. Larger commercial and multi-building inspections take one to three hours. Deliverables are processed and shared within 24 hours.
Do you offer thermal imaging?
Yes. Optional thermal and infrared add-on for detecting moisture intrusion, insulation gaps, and heat loss. Particularly useful for flat commercial roofs and post-storm inspections where damage may not be visible on the surface.
What weather do you need to fly?
We can fly in clear or overcast conditions with winds under about 20 mph. We don’t fly in rain, fog, snow, or high winds. If weather forces a reschedule, there’s no penalty — we just rebook for the next clear day.
Do you travel outside Santa Clarita and LA?
Yes. We routinely travel to Bakersfield, California City, Palmdale, Lancaster, the Antelope Valley, the Inland Empire, and other Southern California cities for a flat travel fee. Send us your address and we’ll quote the job with travel included.
What about privacy and neighbors?
We operate under FAA Part 107 rules, get LAANC airspace authorization when required, and fly only over the property we’re contracted to inspect. Captured imagery is shared only with the client — we never post or sell it.