Drone Survey
The quick, easy and efficient way to map, measure, and track. Scaffold Free Inspections
Drone Surveys using Photogrammetry
Drones enable you to capture large areas quicker, easier and cheaper than conventional means. This opens up myriad opportunities to measure, assess and monitor from the air for a fraction of the cost of traditional methods.
Construction and facilities management
Mapping with drones enables us to quickly measure lengths, areas and volumes to a high degree of accuracy. The time efficiencies gained from this are returned to you in cost savings overall. The material management process can be streamlined through the use of cut and fill volume reports and ongoing stockpile management reports. In addition we can incorporate inspection reports into our workflow as well as site perimeter monitoring.
Groundworks and Landscape design
Drones enable quick and easily measurements of cut and fill volumes as well as distance measurements for planning landscape designs. It is also possible to assess plant health and utilise machine learning algorithms to count trees/plants. This process is usually far quicker and easier than the alternatives and therefore you can leverage cost savings to maximise profit or offer more competitive pricing.
Land and forest management
Mapping with drones is an efficient and cost effective way of keeping your land maps up to date. If the landscape has changed due to forestry or other works we can produce highly detailed 2D orthomosaics which can be overlayed in popular mapping software such as QGIS or ArcGIS. This allows you to track changes over time and relay information to key stakeholders in an easily digestible way.
Who Drone Surveys Are Suitable For
Drone surveys are suitable where a safe, non-intrusive visual assessment of roof condition is required. They are widely used to identify defects, assess overall condition, and support maintenance, insurance, and commercial decisions without the need for physical roof access.
Residential Homeowners
Identify leaks, slipped tiles, chimney defects, and general roof condition without disruption.
Property Managers
Routine inspections, maintenance planning, and defect identification without access equipment.
Insurers/Loss Adjusters
High-resolution imagery and reports suitable for claims and condition evidence.
Surveyors & Consultants
Specialist imagery to support reports without maintaining in-house drone capability.
How a Drone Roof Survey Works
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.
On-Site Data Capture
Our qualified operators capture high-resolution imagery of the roof, and facades where requested, ensuring complete coverage suitable for reporting.
Reporting & Delivery
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to some of the common questions clients ask before booking a survey.
How much does a drone roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150 for images only, or £350 including a detailed report. However, final costs depend on the property size and access requirements.
We can also provide condition reports for both residential and commercial roof surveys, showing key areas of concern and recommended maintenance and repairs.
Do you provide reports for insurance?
Yes. We regularly provide insurer-ready reports with high-resolution imagery and detailed condition notes suitable for claims or renewals.
Do I need to be on site during the survey?
No, attendance isn’t required. Most surveys are carried out externally without needing property access.
Are you insured and authorised to fly commercially?
Yes. We hold a CAA Operational Authorisation and £10 million public liability insurance.
Can you survey large or multiple buildings?
Absolutely. We regularly carry out surveys for housing associations, commercial estates, and multi-block developments.
What’s included in the final deliverables?
You’ll receive a full set of high-resolution images (and report if requested), clearly organised and ready to share with contractors or insurers.
How quickly will I receive the results?
Image-only surveys are typically delivered within 48 hours; full reports within 3-5 working days.
Do you cover my area?
Yes. We provide drone roof surveys nationwide, with local coverage across the East Midlands.
Ready to start your next project?
Tell us about your site or filming needs. We’ll reply within 24 hours.
- CAA authorised, £10m public liability
- Construction, brands, and survey teams
- Drone, mapping, and ground video
East Midlands & UK Wide Coverage
Midlands Aerial Services provides professional drone roof surveys, mapping, photography, and videography for construction, property, and brand projects. Based in Stamford, Lincolnshire, we regularly visit Leicester, Peterborough, Nottingham and further afield!
