Drone roof inspections
Roofs, chimneys, gutters and flashings photographed and filmed by drone from the ground, with no scaffolding, ladders or cherry pickers. Photos and video usually within two days of the flight.
Why inspect a roof by drone
Getting eyes on a roof normally means scaffolding, ladders or a cherry picker: expensive, slow to arrange and a working-at-height risk. A drone captures the same detail from the ground, usually in a single short visit, so you get answers faster and for less.
What you get
Every elevation of the roof is photographed at high resolution and filmed, with close-ups of chimneys, valleys, flashings and gutters. Files arrive organised and at full resolution, and we can add a written roof condition report. We work alongside building surveyors who need the evidence for their own reports.
Safety first
Each flight is planned and checked before take-off. We confirm permissions where they are needed, keep clear of people, and will not fly if conditions are not safe. For survey data rather than inspection photos, see drone surveys.
How it works
Quote and flight check
We quote within one working day, check the location can be flown, and confirm a fixed price and date.
Flight
Our CAA-qualified pilot assesses the site and equipment, then captures the roof in photos and video.
Delivery
Media is usually with you within two days of the flight, with a condition report if ordered.
Who we work with
Building surveyors
Close-up roof evidence for condition reports, without arranging access.
Property and facilities managers
Planned maintenance and post-storm checks across a portfolio.
Homeowners and insurers
A clear record of roof damage for repairs and claims.
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Roof inspections: common questions
What issues does a roof inspection usually find?
Missing or damaged tiles, flashing and capping stones, blown ridge mortar, blocked or cracked gutters, loose fixings, vegetation or guano build-up, and brickwork damage to chimneys and parapets.
What drones do you use?
Mainly a DJI Mavic 2 Pro Zoom, with optical zoom for close detail from a safe distance, and a smaller DJI Mavic 3 in very built-up areas.
Are your pilots qualified and insured?
Yes. Our pilots hold the CAA A2 Certificate of Competency, and we carry £5 million public liability insurance.
Is there anywhere you cannot fly?
Some areas need permission first, including parts of central London and areas around airports, prisons and nuclear sites. We never fly over groups of people.
Related services
- Measured building surveys
Floor plans, elevations and sections of existing buildings.
- Building height surveys
Height and storey measurement for the Building Safety Act.
Tell us about your site
Send a location, a rough brief and your deadline. We reply with a fixed quote within 24 hours.