Drone Roof Surveys
Book your drone roof survey and get the information you need to manage, maintain and repair your roof.
Comprehensive Drone Roof Surveys for Property and Construction
We provide drone roof surveys for property managers, surveyors and contractors who need fast, accurate and affordable roof inspections. Using the latest drone technology, we capture high-resolution imagery and deliver clear reports that make it easy to identify issues and plan maintenance.
Every survey gives you a detailed understanding of your roof’s condition without the risk or disruption of traditional inspection methods. Whether you’re managing multiple sites or need a one-off survey, our reports help you make informed maintenance and insurance decisions.
Saves time
Capture detailed roof imagery in minutes and reduce inspection times compared to traditional access methods.
Improves Safety
Eliminate the risks associated with working at height - all data is gathered safely from the ground.
Reduces Costs
Avoid expensive scaffolding or cherry picker hire while still achieving a complete, detailed overview.
Delivers More Detail
High-resolution imagery and multiple viewing angles provide the clarity needed for accurate reporting and maintenance planning.
Practical Applications for Drone Roof Surveys
Our drone roof surveys support a range of needs – from property maintenance and insurance documentation to pre-purchase inspections – providing a fast, safe, and cost-effective alternative to traditional access methods.
Leak Detection & Damage Assessment
Identify roof leaks, water pooling, or damage to coverings using high-resolution drone imagery. Avoid the cost and risk of scaffolding or manual inspection.
Pre-Purchase Drone Roof Inspections
Make informed decisions before buying or leasing property by identifying issues such as loose tiles, ageing materials, and blocked gutters early.
Commercial Property Maintenance
Plan maintenance efficiently with regular drone roof surveys for large or multi-site buildings. Spot deterioration early to reduce downtime and repair costs.
Insurance Claims and Documentation
Provide insurers with clear evidence of roof condition. Our detailed reports help expedite claims and ensure compliance with insurance requirements.
How a Drone Roof Survey Works
1. Pre-Survey Planning
We review your site, confirm access, and handle all flight planning, permissions, and risk assessments to ensure full compliance before the survey takes place.
2. On-Site Data Capture
Our qualified operators capture high-resolution imagery of the roof, and facades where requested, ensuring complete coverage suitable for reporting.
3. Reporting & Delivery
Within 3-5 business days you’ll receive a detailed report with high-resolution images and clear observations ready for maintenance or insurance use.
What’s Included in Every Drone Roof Survey
Every project is tailored to suit the client’s needs. Depending on your requirements, deliverables may include:
Deliverables
- Comprehensive still images covering all accessible roof areas.
- PDF report outlining roof condition and key observations.
- Marked-up visuals highlighting specific issues or areas of concern.
- Access to all high-quality originals for your own records.
- Information suitable for maintenance planning or insurance use.
Projects and Partnerships
We work with clients across construction, housing, and national organisations to deliver reliable visual documentation and technical survey data.
Here are a few examples of our work in action.
Motability Operations
Annual Drone Roof Surveys – Bristol Campus
Annual roof surveys across five office buildings to assess condition and plan maintenance. High-resolution imagery and detailed reports support long-term asset management and preventative maintenance.
Surveyor Partnerships
Specialist Drone Images for Survey Reports
We support building surveyors who use our drone survey imagery to enhance their reports, giving clients clear visuals of hard-to-access areas without maintaining an in-house drone service.
Haus Management
Drone Roof Surveys for Managed Properties
Regular roof surveys for multiple managed residential buildings, providing clear, insurer-ready reports and detailed imagery. Enables property managers to identify defects early and schedule maintenance efficiently.
How Much Does a Drone Roof Survey Cost?
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£5m
Public Liability Insurance
CAA
Operational Authorisation
100's
Properties Surveyed
6
Years In Service
Testimonials
Trusted by property managers, building surveyors, facilities managers, and private individuals to get the information you need.
Joe Dymond
We used Aircam Drone Services for a roofing issue on a grade 2 listed building. They were quick, professional and the results were amazing. Would highly recommend their services.
Aircam Drone Services were punctual, professional and went the extra mile to inspect all aspects of the roofs using their drones....we have since had Aircam back to inspect remediation works, working out of hours to minimise impact on employees.
Jon Knight
Christopher Smyth-Guest
Arrived on time very thorough & professional very pleased with the results
Residential Drone Roof Inspection
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Find leaks fast
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100% coverage of roof
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Quick turnaround
Commercial Drone Roof Inspection
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Experienced Roofing Surveyors
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£5m public liability insurance
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CAA Operational Authorisation
Nationwide Coverage
We have a nationwide network of trained and experienced operators ready to survey your roof. Wherever you are in the country, we’ve got you covered.
Drone Roof Inspection Images
A selection of images from drone roof inspections carried out by Aircam Drone Services.
Our Drone Roof Survey Services
The Drone Roof Inspection Specialists
Residential Drone Roof Inspection
We specialise in providing drone roof inspections and surveys using drones equipped with high-definition cameras. By using drone technology, we can help identify potential damages and defects on your roof quickly and efficiently, without the need for expensive scaffolding or the dangers of working at height. Our images cover 100% of the roof, giving you a comprehensive visual guide to the condition. We take pride in giving you peace of mind and helping you plan for any necessary repairs or maintenance with our drone roof inspection imagery. By choosing our drone roof inspection services, you'll be getting a thorough and cost-effective solution for your drone roof inspection needs.
Commercial Drone Roof Inspection
Regular drone roof inspections can mitigate safety concerns, identify problems early, and be used to inspect remediation works. We primarily work on behalf of building surveyors and property managers, capturing drone roof inspection images for roofs that are either unfeasibly large to survey manually or have unsafe or difficult access. This is usually as part of ongoing maintenance regimes, end of lease building inspections, or pre-sale surveys. We recently carried out a drone roof survey for a national facilities management company, helping them plan works and quote with confidence by identifying key areas of concern. We capture clear, detailed drone roof inspection imagery that covers all aspects of the roof. Our work is logical, methodical, and standardised. This means that our job satisfaction rate for drone roof inspection work is 100%, and we aim to keep it that way.
Residential Drone Roof Inspection
We specialise in providing drone roof inspections and surveys using drones equipped with high-definition cameras. By using drone technology, we can help identify potential damages and defects on your roof quickly and efficiently, without the need for expensive scaffolding or the dangers of working at height.
Our images cover 100% of the roof, giving you a comprehensive visual guide to the condition. We take pride in giving you peace of mind and helping you plan for any necessary repairs or maintenance with our drone roof inspection imagery.
By choosing our drone roof inspection services, you’ll be getting a thorough and cost-effective solution for your drone roof inspection needs.
Commercial Drone Roof Inspection
Regular drone roof inspections help mitigate safety risks, identify issues early, and verify remediation work.
We work primarily with building surveyors and property managers, inspecting roofs that are too large or unsafe to survey manually—often as part of maintenance regimes, lease-end checks, or pre-sale assessments.
See how our drone surveys helped a national facilities management company identify key issues to help plan repairs and quote accurately.
Our inspections are clear, methodical, and consistent—ensuring every part of the roof is covered to a high standard.
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What to Expect From a Drone Roof Inspection
Quick Response
We aim to be with you within 24 hours of booking.
Minimal Disruption
We operate with minimal fuss and there’s no admin on your part.
100% Roof Coverage
No matter how complex your roof, we will inspect every part.
Sharp Images
Sharp, clear images that show every part of your roof in high resolution detail.
Clear Reporting
If required we can report on our findings from the drone roof inspection.
Excellent Value
We endeavor to provide the best value around.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a typical residential drone roof inspection we will return sharpened aerial images and one overview video back to you via a professional file transfer service.
We can also provide condition reports for both residential and commerical roof surveys showing key areas of concern and recommended maintenance and repairs.
We work to your timeframes. In a rush? We can deliver your images back to you within a few hours.
Typically from around £200 for a small roof. We aim to provide value over and above the cost of expensive scaffolding and access equipment.
100%, close-up coverage of the roof, making it easy to identify any issues that may be present. Additionally, drone roof inspections will usually save you time and money versus traditional methods of inspecting a roof.
Why use us for your drone roof inspection?
Our team brings a unique and valuable combination of expertise in both construction and media. With extensive experience in both office and on-site settings in the facade, construction, and civil engineering sectors, we possess a comprehensive understanding of construction processes and methodologies, as well as the expected outcomes.
In addition to this construction-focused background, we also have professional capabilities in creative photography and video production.
This diverse background positions us perfectly to meet the needs of clients who require drone roof inspections. Our team’s strong working knowledge of building construction and ability to capture high-quality images is essential to the success of this service.
We take pride in being recognised for our commitment to serving the needs of building surveyors and property managers, and improving efficiencies within the industry. Furthermore, we are certified in the industry-leading photogrammetry software, Pix4D, which enables us to provide 2D mapping and 3D modeling services when required.
Safety First
Strict safety procedures including Risk Assessments and flight plans.
Fully Insured
Drone specific public liability insurance (£5m)
Quality Output
High resolution, clear and sharp drone photography and video.
Drone Roof Inspection Case Study
Case Study: Streamlining Roof Surveys with Drone Technology
Our client, a large organisation with significant properties in Bristol, Edinburgh, and London approached Aircam Drone Services with a clear objective: to explore using drone roof surveys for their annual inspections as a replacement for traditional access equipment.
Transitioning to Drone Surveys
Previously, roof inspections were conducted using costly and time-intensive access equipment. Our drone roof survey method offered an efficient alternative, reducing inspection time by approximately 75%. Beyond the significant time savings, the use of drones also mitigated substantial safety risks associated with working at height.
Enhanced Safety and Greater Detail
Drone surveys provided detailed, high-resolution imagery and comprehensive 4K video overviews of each roof area. The quality and clarity of imagery exceeded traditional methods, enabling more accurate and informed maintenance decisions.
Cost and Safety Benefits
The shift to drone-based inspections delivered substantial cost savings for the client. Eliminating the need for access equipment not only reduced direct hire costs but also mitigated the considerable safety risks associated with working at height.
Comprehensive Reporting and Analysis
Our survey outputs included:
High-resolution photographic imagery clearly identifying roof conditions and potential defects.
Detailed PDF reports highlighting specific problem areas, clearly pinpointing their exact locations.
Additional photogrammetry reports, leveraging our expertise, providing precise area measurements of the roofs for enhanced asset management.
Continued Success and Client Confidence
Following the successful initial project, Aircam Drone Services have returned to conduct drone roof surveys at the client’s Bristol campus and Edinburgh offices, including detailed assessments after Storm Eunice and Storm Dudley. This ongoing partnership underscores the reliability and effectiveness of drone surveys for routine inspections and emergency response scenarios.
By embracing drone technology, our client significantly improved their inspection efficiency, safety standards, and budget control.
Drone Roof Inspection Case Study #2
Drone Roof Survey: A Comprehensive Inspection of Capital Coated Steels' Property
Capital Coated Steels, a prominent steel stockholder located in Newport, Wales, boasts a vast property with many extensions. Their primary roofing is made of corrugated coated steel sheets, supplemented with a section of torch on felt flat roof. This expansive roof also supports a considerable array of solar panels in its central region.
The challenge? The property had been enduring multiple leaks. Our initial consultations with the client, followed by an on-site walk-around inspection, allowed us to pinpoint and mark these trouble spots on an aerial map of the building. This became instrumental in our drone roof survey, ensuring we targeted these areas to uncover the root cause of the leaks.
Over a day, our drone roof survey unveiled a spectrum of conditions across the property. Given its evolving nature because of successive extensions, the discrepancies were expected. One pressing concern was the integrity of the Mansafe system. The client had specifically sought clear visuals to find out the quality of its installation. Our detailed drone imagery revealed that some brackets of the Mansafe system were not appropriately sealed post-installation. This oversight not only damaged the roofing but also resulted in water ingress inside.
Such water intrusion is often deceptive. It may enter from one point but manifest internally elsewhere, traveling along roof joists or within the insulation so, in this case, getting ‘eyes-on’ with the brackets was the only way to find out the real source of the leaks.
Having identified these problems, suitable remediation works can now be carried out to address the leaks.
Another highlighted concern was a row of unchecked trees bordering the property. Their ownership — whether with the council or the client — was debated, leading to their unchecked growth. These overhanging trees became a focal point of our drone roof survey. The drones’ small size allowed us to get into the tight spaces between the overhanging branches and the gutters, with the imagery showing severe blockage, with vegetation actively growing in the gutters, and downpipes completely blocked.
In other areas we identified varying degrees of rust, corrosion, and fading on the metal roof coverings. These findings were systematically graded in our report, ensuring the client could efficiently prioritise and address each issue.
Utilising the Scopito platform for our report, we provided a comprehensive breakdown of the concerns, each ranked by severity. Accompanying our insights were cloud-backed geolocated images, offering the client an intuitive understanding of every challenge their building faced.
The outcome? Client satisfaction, as our drone roof survey not only highlighted persisting issues but also suggested actionable remedial steps.
For anyone seeking a precise and thorough roof evaluation, a drone roof survey stands as an invaluable tool. It amalgamates the precision of technology with expert analysis, ensuring no stone (or in this case, tile) is left unturned.
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