Drone Roof Surveys
Book your drone roof survey and get the information you need to manage, maintain and repair your roof.
Why use drones for roof surveys?
Benefits of a Drone Roof Survey
We work with property managers, building surveyors, and homeowners to provide quick and efficient drone roof survey services. By leveraging the latest drone technology, we produce high-resolution results and detailed reports tailored to your needs. Our inspections offer a comprehensive understanding of your roof’s condition, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and safety throughout the process.
With a focus on quality, affordability, and fast turnaround times, we deliver exceptional value for every project. Whether you’re managing multiple properties or need a one-time inspection, we provide clear insights and actionable reports. Contact us today to learn how our drone roof survey services can help you make informed decisions.
Saves time
Drone roof surveys typically save time versus traditional methods of roof inspection.
Safer
Drone roof surveys mitigate the dangers from working at height.
Saves money
Drone roof surveys typically save money versus the cost of access equipment and man hours.
More detail
Drone roof surveys give you the detail you need to make informed decisions.
Use Cases for Drone Roof Surveys
Explore how our drone roof inspection services cater to a wide range of needs, offering fast, safe, and cost-effective solutions for both residential and commercial properties.
Leak Detection & Damage Assessment
Identify roof leaks, water pooling, or damage to the external roof coverings with high-resolution drone imagery, avoiding costly scaffolding and manual inspections.
Pre-Purchase Drone Roof Inspections
Make informed decisions when buying properties by uncovering roof issues like loose tiles, ageing materials, or gutter blockages before buying or renting a property.
Commercial Property Maintenance
Schedule regular drone roof surveys for large commercial buildings to monitor roof conditions, plan maintenance, and avoid costly repairs or downtime.
Insurance Claims and Documentation
Document roof damage after storms, fires, or accidents and satisfy building insurance criteria, expediting insurance claims with high-quality imagery and reports.
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 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.
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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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