Inspection pole

jlemmerman · August 28, 2019, 10:29pm

I looked around for a quality inspection pole but most were $800 to $1000. So I did some research of my own and put together a very helpful inspection pole. I found 3 different items that work well together. It came in handy to view poorly installed chimney flashing. The chimney was not visible from any spot on the ground unless you had a 25 ft plus ladder. The pole is almost 24 feet tall plus my arm length. It operates through my phone or tablet using a built in WiFi. There is no need for internet or cell phone coverage. It also fits into many crawl spaces and has an led adjustable light. It takes Video or snap shots. All for less than $200

https://www.lowes.com/pd/mr-longarm-pro-lok-8-4-ft-to-23-2-ft-telescoping-threaded-extension-pole/4755038?cm_mmc=shp--c--prd--pnt--google--lia--133--applicators--4755038-_-0&store_code=1865&gclid=CjwKCAjwzJjrBRBvEiwA867byj_igh1b9mn-DDkm-EG5QQjXWz8xRcZMjIaXd_plM1ZK9Jf5wuVfXhoCdkoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds. $39.98

https://www.lowes.com/pd/mr-longarm-pro-lok-8-4-ft-to-23-2-ft-telescoping-threaded-extension-pole/4755038?cm_mmc=shp--c--prd--pnt--google--lia--133--applicators--4755038-_-0&store_code=1865&gclid=CjwKCAjwzJjrBRBvEiwA867byj_igh1b9mn-DDkm-EG5QQjXWz8xRcZMjIaXd_plM1ZK9Jf5wuVfXhoCdkoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds $129.98

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EVWS1JK?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image. $21.95

jlemmerman · August 28, 2019, 10:51pm

jlemmerman · August 28, 2019, 11:07pm

This is the WiFi camera with led lights and tool pouch

dtearle · August 28, 2019, 11:38pm

If I was going to build one, I would need it to reach above a 3 story roof.

jlemmerman · August 29, 2019, 12:32am

jlemmerman · August 29, 2019, 12:36am

This was a very tall house, I’m up to the peak by holding the pole off the ground. Walmart has a 3pc add on kit that I carry for $4 that I take along but haven’t needed yet

rlewis5 · August 29, 2019, 11:08am

Drone time.

frotte · August 29, 2019, 1:47pm

Do you drone Roy?

rlewis5 · August 29, 2019, 1:49pm

Yep! Got one about a month ago and the FAA license as well.

frotte · August 29, 2019, 1:58pm

Which drone did you get?

rlewis5 · August 29, 2019, 2:00pm

Mavic Pro Platinum.

bsimmons3 · August 30, 2019, 3:06pm

Thanks James I just ordered one.

dsmith32 · August 30, 2019, 9:24pm

Nice work, James. Thanks for the tip about the WiFi camera for $129.

jlemmerman · August 30, 2019, 10:01pm

Thanks, I also use a 23 foot pole from Lowes for about $40 and a camera adapter from amazon for about $21

jlemmerman · August 30, 2019, 10:02pm

https://www.lowes.com/pd/mr-longarm-pro-lok-8-4-ft-to-23-2-ft-telescoping-threaded-extension-pole/4755038?cm_mmc=shp-

jlemmerman · August 30, 2019, 10:02pm

bsimmons3 · October 31, 2019, 3:45pm

James, I received my camera, and have used it many times. The first of this month it wouldn’t charge. After trying to figure it out with no success I contacted the Tool Experts where I purchased it. They sent me an email with an email address to get it resolved, I sent the email to Ferret yesterday, and within a hour they responded back and stated they have sent a new one to me. I received the new one today. Talk about customer service. I will need it tomorrow. I would tell anyone who needs a camera for roof inspections to get the Ferret Camera.

rlewis5 · October 31, 2019, 4:05pm

That is nice and it is affordable.
I just ordered it…Thanks

jlemmerman · October 31, 2019, 5:15pm

good information, haven’t had issues with mine yet, knock on wood lol. Here’s a link to photos on a three story home I did recently https://photos.app.goo.gl/8wQykH6swoYuTgPu6

rlewis5 · October 31, 2019, 5:22pm

Was that with the Ferret?