Attempting to inspect friction damage from overhanging branches on a second-story roof is a high-altitude gamble that risks a life-altering fall just to satisfy a suspicion.
ZeroLadder was dispatched to a Schaumburg residence where a massive oak limb had been scraping against the shingles during recent high winds. We executed a high-precision “Targeted Hover” mission, flying our 4K inspection drone within three feet of the second-story roofline to bypass the visual obstruction of the tree canopy. Our cameras performed a macro-scan of the strike zone, looking for “shingle balding”—the specific loss of protective granules caused by constant branch friction. We documented the thinning of the asphalt matting and the integrity of the underlying felt, providing a forensic-level view of the abrasion that is physically impossible to see from a ladder or the driveway.
We delivered undeniable 4K proof of granule depletion, allowing the homeowner to hire a tree trimmer and a roofer with a fixed-scope repair plan before the next storm turned a scuff into a structural leak. The owner successfully protected their home’s equity without ever touching a ladder.
