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Loved how Josh used his drone to identify cracked and slipped roof tiles and sent us the photos. Photos also taken of completed work.Felicity K.Drone roof inspection, Florida Gulf Coast
Palmetto homes sit directly on Tampa Bay, and salt air, tropical storms, and aging housing stock take a real toll on roofing systems. A free Coastline inspection covers every slope with drone photos, delivers a written report you can use for insurance or a sale, and includes wind mitigation documentation for homeowners looking to cut their premiums. No trip fee. No diagnostic fee. No pressure.
Palmetto sits on the northern shore of Tampa Bay in Manatee County. The 34221 and 34220 zip codes carry some of the highest wind exposure in the region, and homes close to the bay take salt air damage year-round, not just during hurricane season. Corrosion eats flashing, fasteners, and vent boots long before the roof surface shows it. A roof that looks fine from the yard can have failed underlayment and rusted penetrations that a drone catches in minutes.
The second problem is what skipping an inspection actually costs you. Florida insurers require a wind mitigation inspection form OIR-B1-1802 to qualify for hurricane and windstorm discounts. Palmetto homeowners near the water are often paying $500 to $900 a year more than they need to because no one has filed the wind mitigation paperwork. A denied claim or a failed 4-point inspection at closing costs far more than a phone call to schedule the inspection that prevents it.
A Coastline inspection covers every slope with drone aerial photos, checks flashing and penetrations up close, and produces a written report you can hand to your insurer, your real estate agent, or your adjuster. If your roof is fine, we say so and leave you the documentation. If it needs a repair or a replacement, we explain why with photos. No guessing. No pressure.
Every inspection is done in person, drone-assisted, and documented in writing. Here is exactly what you get.
Palmetto homes move quickly. A pre-listing roof report removes the single biggest buyer objection and prevents surprise concessions when the buyer's inspector shows up. Pre-purchase inspections protect buyers from inheriting hidden salt-air damage on coastal properties.
Tampa Bay storms can lift flashing and crack tiles without leaving visible debris in your yard. Insurance claim windows close. Getting documented photos on file right after a storm protects your ability to file before your insurer's deadline.
Florida's hurricane season runs June through November. A May inspection tells you what your roof can handle going into storm season and gives you time to address any weak points before the first named storm of the year.
Florida's UV, humidity, and salt air age roofs faster than most of the country. A roof installed in the mid-2010s or earlier in Palmetto is at the age where annual inspections catch the problems that become expensive if they go another season unaddressed.
Call (941) 896-7793 or text your address to (941) 345-0072. We give you a same-day callback if we miss the call. Most Palmetto inspections are on the schedule within a few business days.
We fly every slope of the roof, photograph each problem area, and check the attic where access is available. Most inspections run 30 to 45 minutes on site in Palmetto.
You get a written report with labeled photos same day or by the next morning. Insurance-ready format. Wind mitigation form included where applicable. 4-point ready if your insurer is asking for one.
Repair, replacement, or good for another several years. Whatever the answer is, we say it plainly with the photos as backup. You decide what to do next, on your own timeline.
Palmetto is in our primary service area. Inspections across Manatee County, South Pinellas, and South Hillsborough carry no trip fee, no diagnostic fee, and no obligation to hire Coastline for any follow-up work. We include wind mitigation documentation at no extra charge. We earn the job by being honest, not by charging you for the report. If your home is in Ellenton, Parrish, or elsewhere near Palmetto, call us and we will confirm coverage.
Schedule your free inspectionLoved how Josh used his drone to identify cracked and slipped roof tiles and sent us the photos. Photos also taken of completed work.Felicity K.Drone roof inspection, Florida Gulf Coast
Josh was very thorough diagnosing a hard-to-find leak on a tile roof, after 2 other roofing companies tried but failed to catch the problem. Great work at a fair price.Mark R.Tile leak inspection, Florida Gulf Coast
I chose Coastline mainly due to the excellent customer service and the fact that it is a local company. They made my house and my insurance deadline a priority.TL O.Storm damage repair, Florida Gulf Coast
Yes, if you have not had one recently and your home has a qualifying roof shape, age, or attachment method. Palmetto sits on Tampa Bay and falls squarely in Florida's high-wind-exposure zone. Filing a wind mitigation inspection report (form OIR-B1-1802) with your insurer can reduce your hurricane and windstorm premium by $500 to $900 per year on many Palmetto properties. Coastline includes wind mitigation documentation as part of the free inspection.
Plan for 30 to 45 minutes on site. The drone covers an average Palmetto roof in about 10 to 15 minutes, and the rest of the time goes to close-up checks of flashing, penetrations, and the attic where accessible. The written photo report is delivered same day or by the next morning.
Yes. We cover all of the 34221 and 34220 zip codes, including waterfront and bay-front properties. We also serve Ellenton and Parrish, and the broader Manatee County area. If you are unsure whether your address is in our range, call (941) 896-7793 and we will confirm in under a minute.
Yes. No trip fee, no diagnostic fee, and no obligation to hire Coastline for follow-up work. Inspections across our Palmetto and Manatee County service area are free. We earn the job by being honest, not by charging at the door.
Yes. The written photo report is formatted to be useful for sellers, buyers, and agents. A documented condition report removes the roof as a buyer objection before they even schedule their own inspection. Pre-purchase reports give buyers clear visibility before committing.
We provide the inspection documentation, timestamped drone photos, and damage scope that your adjuster needs. We have worked alongside adjusters on many Manatee County storm claims and know the format they expect. The claim itself is filed by you, but we make sure your paperwork is complete before the adjuster arrives.
Once a year on any Florida home. For Palmetto properties near the water, also after any named storm, and annually once the roof passes 10 years old. Salt air accelerates corrosion on fasteners, vents, and flashing in ways that are not visible from the ground but are easy to document with a drone before they become expensive failures.
Drone photos. Written report. Wind mitigation documentation. No trip fee.