Mainline Surveys

Drone Building Inspection

External building inspections for façades, cladding and structures.

Overview

Drone building inspections allow surveyors to safely inspect façades, cladding and high-level structures. They support condition surveys, defect diagnosis and compliance checks without intrusive access methods.

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Our Process

  1. 1Discuss inspection priorities and reporting requirements
  2. 2Plan flight paths to minimise disruption and manage risk
  3. 3Carry out close-proximity flights under strict safety controls
  4. 4Capture stills and video for each elevation and feature
  5. 5Tag and organise imagery for efficient review
  6. 6Produce a structured inspection report with recommendations

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Benefits

  • Accesses difficult or unsafe elevations
  • Reduces reliance on MEWPs and rope access
  • Provides visual evidence for reports and specifications
  • Suitable for residential blocks, commercial and industrial sites
  • Can be combined with thermal imaging where required

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