Drone Roof & Building Inspections | No Scaffolding Required
Detailed surveys of high-level roofs, gutters, and elevations. Faster, safer, and a fraction of the cost of traditional access.
About This Service
What you get with Altitude
High-quality drone imagery of roofs, facades, gutters, and elevated structures, captured to a brief and delivered in 48 hours. CAA-approved, fully insured.
Why it matters
Altitude was founded by a Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) and operates with the rigour of a professional practice. Every job is CAA-authorised, £5m insured, and deliverables land within 48 hours.
What's Included
How it works
From enquiry to delivery
Tell us your requirements
Share the site, what you need captured, and any timing. A quick form or a phone call works.
Desktop review & quote
We review the site, conditions, and any FRZ considerations, then come back with a clear quote.
Instruction confirmed
You confirm; we agree access, dates, and any site-specific details with you or the agent.
Site-specific RAMS
A method statement and risk assessment written for your site, shared in advance of the flight.
Deliverables in 48 hours
Full image set issued within 48 hours of the flight, via secure file transfer.
FAQs
Common questions
How long does a drone roof inspection take?
Most residential and small commercial inspections are completed within 1–2 hours on site. Large commercial or industrial roofs typically take 2–4 hours. Imagery is typically delivered within 24–48 hours.
Do I need planning permission for a drone survey?
For most survey work conducted over private property with landowner consent, no planning permission is required. As a CAA-authorised operator, we manage all regulatory compliance, so you just need to confirm you have permission to survey the property.
Can you inspect a roof in bad weather?
We fly in dry conditions with adequate visibility. High winds or rain will cause us to reschedule, and we always advise clients in advance. This ensures image quality is maintained and the survey is genuinely useful.
What do I receive after the inspection?
You receive a full HD image set and 4K video. Because the flight is conducted by a chartered surveyor, the footage is captured to highlight features that warrant inspection. We know where to look, not just how to fly. Your own surveyor or specialist can then interpret the imagery for any remediation decisions.
Can you survey a building I don't own?
Yes, provided you have appropriate authorisation, for example as a buyer's surveyor or managing agent. We regularly work with firms such as Savills and Knight Frank to capture imagery for their pre-acquisition and condition assessments.
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Get a Quote
Ready to book a roof & building inspections survey?
Tell us about your project and we'll come back with a clear scope and fixed price, usually the same day.
Same day
Response time
We review every enquiry personally and come back with a clear scope and fixed price.
Within 48hrs of inspection
Deliverables
Full image set and 4K video, ready for your team to use.
£5m insured
Public liability
Every flight is fully insured and conducted under CAA authorisation.
Free to enquire
No obligation
No sales team, no automated follow-ups. Just a direct response from us.