For those of us who love sunshine and warm weather more than snow and cold, summer is the season for beach trips, pool parties, lake swims, and kids’ camp adventures. But while you’re soaking up the sun, it’s also the perfect time to take care of something important—your roof inspections.
Thanks to advances in technology, summer activities have come a long way. Now, not only can you stream your favorite Spotify playlist or binge-watch a Netflix show from the beach, but you can also have your roof inspected—without stepping foot on a ladder—using drones.
Perfect Weather for Tanning and Flying
Summer provides the ideal conditions for drone inspections. With longer daylight hours, dry weather, and fewer obstructions like snow or fallen leaves, drones can capture high-quality visuals of your roof. Bright sunlight reduces shadows and enhances both visual and thermal imagery.
Thermographic inspections are especially effective during warmer months. As temperatures rise throughout the day, thermal imaging becomes better at detecting hidden issues like trapped moisture or insulation problems—issues that could be missed during colder seasons.
The Benefits: Safety, Cost Savings, Speed & Engineering Insights
Drone roof inspections offer several major advantages:
Improved Safety: There’s no need for ladders, scaffolding, or walking on potentially unstable roofs.
Time Efficiency: Drone inspections are quicker than traditional walk-on inspections.
Better Access: Drones can easily inspect hard-to-reach areas like chimneys, steep slopes, and complex architecture.
Enhanced Accuracy: Engineers can overlay drone imagery with construction plans to verify proper installation or measure roof slope.
Whether you’re dealing with a new build or maintaining an existing structure, drones give engineers the tools to capture detailed data safely and efficiently.
Tech That’s Changing the Industry
Drones have completely transformed how engineers inspect buildings. Curious to see some of the drones we use at Kipcon? Check them out HERE!
So, whether you’re at the pool or beach this summer, know that Kipcon has your property covered—literally.
If your building in New Jersey still needs its Structural Integrity Inspection, don’t wait—the January 8, 2026 deadline is quickly approaching. Depending on your building’s specifics, we may even use drone technology as part of the inspection.
Schedule your free consultation today with our expert engineering team to stay compliant and ensure your property’s safety.
Call Kipcon at (800) 828-4118 or click here.
