Our Services

Drone Roof & External Inspection

High-level roof and external inspections using drone photography where safe and appropriate.

A drone can provide a useful photographic view of high-level roof and external areas that are difficult to see from ground level. In suitable conditions, the imagery can support an inspection record and help identify areas that may need closer investigation.

It is an initial visual tool, not a promise that every defect can be seen or that a physical inspection is unnecessary.

When this service may help

Concern about a roof, chimney, gutter or high-level wall
Suspected rainwater entry from an inaccessible elevation
A need for photographs to support damp-survey findings
Initial investigation before deciding whether access equipment is needed

What we look at / do

Roof coverings, ridge and verge areas where visible
Chimneys, flashings, gutters and rainwater goods
High-level masonry, render and difficult-to-view elevations
Likely external water-entry points visible in the imagery

How the service works

1
Check the conditions
We assess weather, site access, airspace and safe operating conditions before any flight.
2
Capture suitable imagery
High-resolution external photographs are taken where lawful and safe.
3
Review the visible evidence
We identify observations that may help explain water-entry concerns.
4
Set out the next step
Findings can support a written inspection record and recommendations for any closer inspection.

What's included

High-resolution external imagery
Review of likely water-entry points
Photographs for the inspection record
Findings incorporated into the written report where relevant

What you'll receive

External inspection photographs where feasible
Visible observations relevant to the reported concern
Imagery incorporated into the inspection record where relevant
Practical recommendations for further investigation or access

Pricing

What this costs

Treatment guide prices

Drone Roof / External Inspection
Guide price from
From £174.00 inc VAT
Starting price for a focused external roof inspection using drone photography where conditions allow.
Usually includes: Visual inspection of accessible roof and external areas, with photographic evidence where useful.
What can change the price: Property size, access, location, flight restrictions and weather conditions may affect the final price.
Minimum scope: Based on a typical domestic property and a straightforward permitted flight.
Last reviewed 23 August 2026

Development guide prices only. Final prices depend on the property, access and scope required and will be confirmed in writing.

See full damp & mould pricing guide

Important to know

Flights are weather-, site- and airspace-dependent. Safe and lawful operation takes priority, and restrictions may mean a flight cannot proceed. Drone imagery supplements rather than universally replaces close physical inspection; concealed construction and fine detail may remain outside its scope.