Drone surveys and inspections. Data from above.
Roof and building inspections, aerial surveys, asset inspections and thermal imaging for commercial property, facilities and infrastructure. Accurate imagery and clear reports, without scaffolding or work at height.
- No scaffolding, no work at height
- Annotated reports, maps and 3D models
- Fixed, written quotes before we fly
Request a survey
Tell us about the site and we’ll get back to you within one working day.
Surveys, inspections and technical imaging
Choose a service to see what’s included and what you receive, or tell us about your site and we’ll recommend the right approach.
Roof & Building Inspections
Close-up imagery of roofs, gutters, chimneys and facades, delivered as a clear, annotated report.
Find out moreAerial Surveys & Mapping
Orthomosaic maps, 3D models and measured site records, captured quickly and safely from the air.
Find out moreAsset & Infrastructure Inspections
Masts, solar arrays, plant and structures inspected without access equipment or work at height.
Find out moreFacilities & Estates Surveys
Roof and fabric condition across a whole estate, to plan maintenance and budget with evidence.
Find out moreCondition Monitoring
Repeat surveys from the same viewpoints, so change is easy to see and simple to evidence.
Find out moreThermal & Technical Imaging
Thermal surveys for heat loss, flat-roof moisture and solar faults, plus technical stills and video.
Find out moreSolar PV Inspection
A thermal scan of the whole array, with each fault located by string and panel.
Find out moreStockpile & Volume Surveys
Volume calculations and surface models of stockpiles and earthworks, from a single flight.
Find out moreConstruction Progress Monitoring
Repeat orthomosaics, photos and video of your site at every stage, flown the same way each time.
Find out moreThe deliverable matters more than the flight
You are paying for evidence you can act on. Every job ends with clear, organised outputs, in the formats your team already uses.
Close-up imagery
High-resolution stills and video of every roof slope, elevation and component, from angles you cannot get from the ground.
Clear, annotated reports
Each defect located, photographed and given a priority, so you know what needs doing first.
Maps and 3D models
Scaled orthomosaics, surface models and measurements in formats your CAD and GIS software can open.
Thermal data
Heat loss, flat roof moisture and solar faults, with every thermal image paired with a normal photo.
Repeat flights for a fixed monthly fee
For construction sites, stockpiles, solar farms and estates. The same flight path every visit, a shared folder of every survey, and a short change report each time.
How Updraft Monitor works- Consistent viewpoints, so change is obvious
- Costs less per visit than one-off flights
- Weather clause: missed visits are rebooked
Planned properly, every flight
Airspace checked
Every site is checked against current airspace restrictions. Where an airport’s permission is needed, we get it before the visit.
Planned and risk-assessed
A site-specific flight plan and risk assessment for every job, and your inductions and permits completed where required.
Safe distances
Flights are planned to keep clear of people who are not involved, with a controlled take-off and landing area.
Landowner permission
We agree access and take-off points with the owner or site manager, and brief neighbours where it helps.
From postcode to report
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Tell us about the site
Send the postcode, what you need to know and any deadline.
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Fixed quote
We check the airspace and access, then send a written quote listing the deliverables and file formats.
- 03
We fly
A planned, risk-assessed flight, usually in under an hour for a single building.
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You get the results
Imagery, report, map or model, delivered in the format you asked for.
Drone surveys across Kent, Bexley, Essex & Hertfordshire
From Watford, St Albans and Stevenage in Hertfordshire, through Essex and Bexley, to Dartford, Maidstone, Ashford, Folkestone and Dover in Kent, and everywhere in between.
Kent
Dartford · Swanley · Gravesend · Rochester · Chatham · Gillingham · Sittingbourne · Maidstone
Drone surveys in KentBexley
Bexley · Bexleyheath · Welling · Sidcup · Blackfen · Erith · Crayford · Belvedere
Drone surveys in BexleyEssex
Grays · Basildon · Billericay · Wickford · Brentwood · Chelmsford · Rayleigh · Southend-on-Sea
Drone surveys in EssexHertfordshire
Watford · St Albans · Hemel Hempstead · Harpenden · Borehamwood · Potters Bar · Hatfield · Welwyn Garden City
Drone surveys in HertfordshireFrequently asked questions
What areas do you cover?
We work across Kent, Bexley, Essex & Hertfordshire, including Dartford, Swanley, Gravesend, Bexley, Bexleyheath, Welling, Grays, Basildon, Billericay, Watford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, and the towns in between. Send us your site postcode if you are not sure.
Why use a drone instead of scaffolding or a cherry picker?
For inspections and surveys, a drone is faster, cheaper and safer: nobody works at height, nothing has to be put up, and you get a complete photographic record. Where a defect needs hands-on work, the report shows exactly where to send someone.
Can you fly anywhere?
Most sites, with planning. Some areas near airports need permission, and every flight needs the landowner’s agreement and a safe take-off area. We check all of this before we quote.
How much does a drone survey cost?
Roof inspections start from £250 and site mapping from £700, excluding VAT. Prices exclude VAT. Every job is quoted in writing before we fly, based on the site, the access and what you need delivered.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or rain, and thermal surveys need particular conditions. If the weather is wrong on the day, we rebook the flight.
Also available: aerial photography and filming for property, marketing, weddings, events and sports clubs.
Aerial photography & filmingTell us about your site
Send us the address and what you need to know. We’ll plan the flight, check the airspace and send you a clear, fixed quote.