Building Surveying with Drones

Fast, safe building surveys using drones — ideal for roofs, elevations and hard-to-access areas. Capture clear visuals to support maintenance planning, scope decisions and reporting.

Best for
Roofs & facades
Speed
Fast surveys
Outcome
Visual report
Drone building survey — rooftop inspection view captured from drone

What you get

A structured approach with clear scope, quality delivery, and reliable communication.

Safer access

Reduce risk compared to ladders/scaffolding for initial inspection.

Fast visibility

Quick capture of key areas for decisions and planning.

Clear visuals

Useful imagery to support scope decisions and reporting.

Scope support

Improves clarity for maintenance and refurbishment planning.

Why clients choose RIB

We focus on clarity and quality: tight scope, clean finish, and structured delivery.

  • Roof and elevation inspections for hard-to-reach areas
  • Visual documentation to support maintenance planning and scope decisions
  • Useful for pre-works surveys and condition reporting (scope dependent)
  • Safe, efficient survey approach with clear outputs agreed up-front
Typical deliverables

This service is delivered with clear documentation and a defined process. Exact deliverables depend on project scope and site conditions.

Scope & estimate

Clear breakdown of work, timeline and costs.

Work plan

Structured steps and key milestones.

Quality handover

Final checks, tidy finish, and completion summary.

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How it works

A simple, structured journey from first call to delivery.

STEP 1
Brief

Confirm areas to inspect, access constraints, and reporting needs.

STEP 2
Survey

Capture visuals and observations for agreed areas.

STEP 3
Review & outputs

Provide findings and recommended next steps (scope dependent).

STEP 4
Plan works

Use insights to plan maintenance or refurbishment with better clarity.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to common questions about this service.

What areas can you survey with drones?

Roofs, elevations, facades, and other hard-to-reach areas depending on access and conditions.

Do you provide a written report?

We agree outputs up-front — imagery and a summary of findings can be provided depending on scope.

Is it suitable for maintenance planning?

Yes — visuals help identify defects and inform scope decisions before organising access equipment.

Is drone surveying always possible?

It depends on site constraints, weather and local conditions. We confirm suitability before scheduling.

Ready to get an estimate?

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