Roof Inspections Haven't Changed in Decades - Until Now.
Most portfolios still rely on manual surveys that are slow, inconsistent, and costly to repeat. This gap between inspection and insight drives warranty disputes, reactive repairs, and capital waste.
Weeks of Delay
Manual data collection creates bottlenecks that slow down decision-making and increase costs.
Subjective Results
Inconsistent findings that can't support warranty or insurance claims, leading to disputes.
Labour-Heavy Workflows
Traditional methods inflate OPEX and limit your ability to scale inspections across portfolios.
Roof Inspection-as-a-Service
Roofus, BDR's autonomous inspection platform, captures precision data across thousands of square feet in minutes - turning roof inspection from a one-off task into a continuous stream of actionable intelligence.
Each inspection delivers:
Moisture & Thermal Maps: GPR + infrared overlays revealing hidden anomalies.
3D / AutoCAD Roof Plans: fully dimensioned, slope-accurate digital models.
Remaining Service Life Estimate (RSLE): AI-modeled longevity forecasts.
Repair Scope & Cost Summary (RSC): prioritized, cost-referenced actions.
Warranty Compliance Log: time-stamped inspection proof for claims.
Optional Portfolio Dashboard: multi-building benchmarking and trend insight.
Performance Benchmarks
Speed & Scale
24–48 hours turnaround, Up to 50 000 sq ft/hr coverage
Lower Cost
50–80 % below manual surveys
Defensible Data
Timestamped, AI-verified, audit-ready
Safety
Zero nuclear gauges, Minimal on-roof labour
Integration-Ready
AutoCAD/BIM compatible, API-enabled
BDR vs Business-as-Usual
| Category | BDR Roof Inspection-as-a-Service | Business as Usual |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Autonomous · Repeatable · Digital | Manual · Labour-heavy |
| Disruption | Minimal · Off-hours possible | High · Intrusive site work |
| Output | AutoCAD/BIM-ready Reports | Mark-ups & PDFs |
| Turnaround | 24–48 hrs | Days – Weeks |
| Accuracy | ≥ 90% Improvement (AI-verified) | Variable · Subjective |
| Cost | $0.03 – $0.05 / sq ft | $0.05 – $0.30 / sq ft |
| Safety | Remote Operation | On-roof Labour |
| Portfolio Insight | Dashboards & Analytics | Building-by-Building |
| Compliance | Defensible Digital Record | Inconsistent Paper Trail |
Explore detailed comparisons and integration guidance in our FAQs →
Applications / Use Cases
For Owners & Facility Managers
- Verify warranty compliance with defensible logs.
- Benchmark conditions across entire portfolios.
For Contractors & Consultants
- Deliver faster, safer, data-driven bids.
- Provide digital proof-of-performance.
For Insurers & Adjusters
- Access standardized, time-stamped evidence to reduce claims ambiguity.
For Solar & Retrofit Teams
- Assess moisture and load before PV or overlay installation.
The Roofus Technical Edge
Compact · Autonomous · Data-Secure.
Built for precision, portability, and performance in roofing diagnostics.
| Category | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & Weight | 18″ × 18″ × 12″ (≈ 11 kg) |
| Ingress Protection | IP63 - weather-resistant for light rain & dust |
| Mobility & Control | Fully autonomous navigation + obstacle avoidance |
| Sensors | GPR · LiDAR · Thermal · Optical · GPS/IMU |
| Processing Pipeline | Onboard sensor fusion → secure cloud AI analysis → report |
| Output Deliverables | Moisture Maps · AutoCAD Plans · RSLE · RSC · Warranty Log |
| Operating Duration | ≈ 2 hours per charge |
| Data Security | Encrypted upload (HTTPS/S3) · auditable version trail |
| Integration | AutoCAD (DWG/DXF) · Revit (RVT) · BIM 360 API-ready |
| Accuracy | ≥ 90% Improvement correlation to field benchmarks |
Proven Performance / Case Highlights
Case Study: Multi-Site Faith-Based Portfolio
Roofus delivered standardized roof assessments across 65 occupied churches and schools in New York City, giving facilities and finance a single, defensible portfolio view. The team got building-level reports plus a five-year repair-vs-replace roadmap, with critical roofs flagged and quick-win repairs identified to stretch limited capital.
Results included:
- 65 roofs assessed across a complex, multi-site NYC faith-based portfolio
- 3 roofs flagged as critical, giving leadership a clear, defensible top priority list.
- 15 sites got quick-win repair actions, extending roof life and reducing near-term risk.
Pricing & Engagement Models
Transactional
Single projects
Subscription
Portfolio programs
Channel Partnerships
Co-branded inspection solutions for manufacturers & insurers
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Are You Ready?
Five Quick Questions to see if your roofs are ready for autonomous inspection:
Do you still rely on manual surveys?
Are inspection delays affecting warranty cycles?
Do you lack a digital baseline of your roofs?
Would standardized data improve capital planning?
Do you need a safer, faster inspection workflow?
Insights & Resources
Whitepaper
Reimagining Building Diagnostics →Case Studies
City of New York & Others →Sample Reports
View Roof Inspection Deliverables →Have questions? Visit our FAQs →