Edwards & Hardy's Belfast team, at 15 Seven Mile Drive in Belfast, Christchurch, is a roofing business that uses drones to clean moss, algae and lichen off suitable roofs. The drone treatment starts with an inspection, then a treatment plan for the roof, then the application. The company says drones are the safer option on steep or hard-to-reach roofs. Its other work covers roof replacement and repair, roof tile sealing, gutter cleaning, exterior cleaning, brick and stone wall sealing, Lindab gutters, scaffolding and edge protection.
Christchurch conditions shape the work here. The team points to nor'west winds and southerly weather that can loosen flashings, ridges and roof fixings. Frost and shade can keep tile roofs damp through winter. Post-earthquake repairs and altered homes often need a careful roof assessment.
For a roof leak, the company charges a $199 call-out fee for standard residential properties within 20 km. Other leak work is quoted. The Canterbury branch covers 37 local communities around Christchurch. The company says the RoofGuard maintenance system it developed has been used on New Zealand roofs since 1959.
Our pick in Belfast for a tile roof that needs a seal or a clean.