Drone Roof Inspections in Burlington, ON
Burlington runs from the Lake Ontario shoreline up to the Niagara Escarpment - meaning lakefront wind exposure on one end, escarpment-edge weather and tree fall on the other, and master-planned newer communities like Alton and Millcroft in between. We cover all of it.
Why Burlington homeowners and trades choose us
Burlington's geography is genuinely varied for a single municipality - lakefront, escarpment, dense suburbs, and historic Aldershot all in one city. Aerial inspection adapts to all of it.
- Lakefront wind exposure. Roseland and the southern edge of downtown sit directly in prevailing wind off Lake Ontario. Wind uplift on shingles, displaced ridge caps, and chimney flashing wear are all common - aerial documentation catches them early.
- Escarpment-edge tree fall. Tyandaga and properties closer to the Niagara Escarpment have mature canopy and occasional storm-driven branch fall onto roofs. We document branch impact and granule loss after weather events. Storm response details →
- Master-planned community surveys. Alton, Millcroft, and Orchard have long blocks of attached and semi-detached homes where rear roof slopes are otherwise invisible. A drone covers the whole row in one flight.
- Heritage downtown coverage. Downtown Burlington and Aldershot have older homes with steep, complex roofs and original architectural detail that aerial imagery captures cleanly.
- Sub-249g micro-category operation. We fly sub-250g drones, which Transport Canada classifies as "micro" under the Canadian Aviation Regulations - no pilot certification or drone registration required for this weight class. Quieter and less intrusive than the larger drones competitors use.
- 48-hour reports with SD card included. Physical SD card with raw 4K footage on every job.
Burlington neighbourhoods we serve
From the lakefront up to the escarpment, including the historic communities absorbed into the city.
And surrounding areas - Burlington residents, contact us if you're unsure whether your address is covered.
One service, three property tiers
Same complete inspection every time: 4K aerial capture, physical SD card with all raw footage, owner-reviewed PDF condition report. The price scales with your property size.
Standard / Large Home / Estate & Multi-Building
Volume pricing for roofing contractors and property managers running portfolios in Burlington and Halton.
Common inspection scenarios in Burlington
What property owners and trades typically commission us to document.
Lakefront wind-damage documentation
Roseland and downtown lakefront homes regularly take wind off Lake Ontario. After storms, dated 4K imagery within 24-48 hours of the event supports cleaner insurance claims for lifted shingles and displaced ridge caps.
Escarpment storm-impact assessments
Properties along Tyandaga and the escarpment edge see occasional storm-driven branch fall. Aerial documentation captures impact damage and debris accumulation across the full roof envelope. More on storm response →
Pre-listing inspections in established neighbourhoods
Aldershot, Brant Hills, and Headon Forest have decades of housing stock at every price point. Aerial roof documentation lets sellers handle disclosure honestly and gives buyers confidence on the most expensive component to replace.
Tarion deficiency reports for newer communities
Owners in Alton, Orchard, and Tansley commission aerial roof documentation before Tarion 1- and 2-year warranty windows close, capturing flashing and shingle issues invisible from grade.
A family-run drone inspection business based in the GTA
Rooftop Drone Techs is a small, owner-operated business serving Burlington and the surrounding GTA-Halton corridor. We focus on one service done reliably, every time.
- Sub-249g micro drones. We operate drones under 250g, classified by Transport Canada as "micro" under the Canadian Aviation Regulations. No pilot certification or drone registration is required for this weight category, regardless of personal or commercial use.
- Family-run, owner-operated. The business is run by its owners, not handed off to subcontractors you'll never meet.
- PIPEDA-compliant data handling. Customer data and aerial imagery handled per Canadian privacy law.
- Owner-reviewed reports. Every report is reviewed and signed off by an owner before delivery.
Nearby cities
Adjacent municipalities we cover at the same fixed pricing.