Drone Surveys
High-Level Structural Insight With Safe, Precise, Aerial Access
Drone technology allows us to safely inspect areas that are difficult or dangerous to access by foot, ladder or camera pole. Our licensed drone pilot captures ultra-clear photography and 4K video to identify roof defects, chimney issues, flashing failures, gutter problems, and high-level structural concerns that traditional surveys using binoculars can miss.
We assess key areas including:
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Roof coverings, valleys, and junctions
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Chimney stacks and flashings
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Flat roofs, parapet walls, and dormers
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Gutters, downpipes, and drainage
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External walls, cladding, and extensions
Each survey includes a detailed visual reporting with annotated images and practical recommendations, giving you a clear understanding of your property’s condition, top to bottom.
Whether you're buying, selling, maintaining, or investigating an issue, a drone survey delivers fast, accurate insight without scaffolding or ladders.
High-Resolution Roof & Façade Inspection
Ultra-clear aerial imaging of roofs, façades, cladding, windows, balconies and parapets, ideal for houses, large apartment blocks and high-rise buildings where traditional access is impossible.
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Chimney, Parapet & High-Level Detail Capture
Close-range photography of chimney stacks, flues, parapets, edge details and high-level junctions, revealing cracking, movement or deterioration with precision and zero risk.
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Gutter, Drainage & Rainwater Goods Review
Aerial identification of blocked gutters, defective downpipes, damaged drainage channels and water management issues on both residential and multi-storey buildings.
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Hard-to-Access Areas & High-Rise Building Elevations
Full visual access to areas normally requiring scaffolding or expensive access equipment, including tall elevations, high-rise façades, roof terraces, dormers, glass curtain walls and commercial assets.
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Defect Diagnosis & Repair Guidance
Every drone survey includes annotated imagery with expert commentary, explaining defects, likely causes and recommended repair routes. Ideal for maintenance planning, insurance claims and pre-purchase due diligence.
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Safe, Fast & Cost-Effective Alternative to Scaffolding
Drone inspections eliminate the need for cherry pickers, scaffolding and working at height. This provides a safer, quicker, and more cost-effective method of inspecting roofs, high-level façades and tall buildings.
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Why Choose a Drone Survey?
Because accessing hard-to-reach areas shouldn't mean scaffolding, delays, or guesswork.
What is a Drone Survey?
A drone survey uses high-resolution aerial imaging to inspect roofs, chimneys, upper elevations, and other inaccessible parts of a property. It’s a fast, safe, and cost-effective way to get a clear visual overview without the need for scaffolding, ladders, or cherry pickers. The survey can be standalone or part of a wider condition report.
When do I need one?
Ideal when roof areas, towers, or tall structures need inspecting, especially where physical access is restricted or unsafe. It’s also useful for pre-purchase assessments, storm damage checks, heritage properties, and periodic maintenance reviews.
Why choose a qualified surveyor?
While there are a lot of pilots using drones, that capture the visuals, a qualified surveyor interprets the findings. As experts of property and property defects, we know what to look for and how to turn images into practical advice and repair recommendations, ensuring nothing important gets missed.
What makes our drone surveys different?
We combine the latest drone tech using top of the range DJI Drones, with professional building expertise. Our reports aren’t just photo or video heavy, they’re insight rich, giving you clear, actionable recommendations backed by structural knowledge and years of experience.
Reviews
What our clients are saying...
Discover why our clients trust us......
Very very good. Good Comms, structured easy to understand report, quick to book. The drone survey was a real bonus that highlighted some issues. Property recently refurbished but still some issues we were not aware so worth the money we spent.
Andy F
Super. Fast booking in, detailed report, good communication and easy to deal with. We had a survey carried out in Altrincham by this firm and everything went smooth. No probs.
Phoebe
We like small indepemdence business and Survisio Surveyors are small. We prefer this and use independent company for most of our London life such as coffee, fruit veg shopping. Yiu get a caring service. This company went above beyond and excellence service. Thank you.
Xing Han
The house we are buying in Altrincham was in poor condition and Survisio Surveyors provided quality and after service beyond what we have had by previous surveying company's. Very pleased and would use again.
George C