Residential · Commercial · Industrial

Drone Roof & Building Inspections

No ladders. No scaffolding. No risk. A detailed, high-resolution survey of your entire roof and building exterior, safely and without disruption.

Is your building telling you something?

The defects that cost you later.

These are the problems that go unnoticed until they become expensive, and getting someone up on a roof to find them costs time, money and carries real risk.

A Land by Drone inspection gives you a full high-resolution survey of your roof and building exterior, whether it is a domestic property, commercial premises, industrial unit or warehouse. Safely, quickly, and without scaffolding or access equipment. You get a full written report with annotated images, recommended remedial actions and a clear picture of exactly what needs attention and why.

Aerial drone view of a tiled domestic roof showing ridge lines, chimney and valleys
Thermal drone image of a roof showing heat patterns, moisture and defects in the iron palette

What a drone roof inspection reveals.

  • Cracked or missing tiles identified precisely without anyone going up
  • Damaged or failing flashing around chimneys, skylights and joins
  • Blocked or broken gutters before they cause water damage
  • Mortar & pointing failure on chimneys, parapets and ridge lines
  • Structural movement & defects cracks, shifts and deterioration
  • Flat roof defects ponding, membrane failure and drainage issues
  • Vegetation & debris build-up moss, growth and blockages
  • Industrial cladding defects panels, fixings and seals failing
  • Asbestos cement sheet deterioration identified safely from altitude
  • High-level structural issues on tall buildings where access is costly

Every defect is photographed, mapped and documented in a full written report.

Why Land by Drone

No ladders. No scaffolding. Just answers.

  • iRed Level 1 Thermographer
  • Class 1 Chief Engineer
  • 25+ years hands-on engineering experience
  • CAA regulated
  • Fully insured for commercial sites
  • Full written report
  • Recommended remedial actions
  • Non-invasive, no shutdown required
  • Residential, commercial or industrial
  • Devon, Cornwall and the wider South West
Common questions

Good to know.

Yes. High-resolution and thermal imaging pinpoints the source of water ingress, not just where it appears inside. This means the right repair can be made first time, saving wasted work.

Yes. We survey residential, commercial and industrial roofs, including warehouses, factory units and large flat roofs. Large areas are covered quickly from the air.

Yes. The drone captures the entire roof from multiple angles, identifying cracked, missing or slipped tiles, failing flashing and blocked gutters, all without ladders or scaffolding.

In most cases, yes. There are no scaffolding hire costs, no access equipment and no working-at-height risk, so a drone survey is typically faster and more cost-effective than traditional access.

What our clients say

Proof in every report.

★★★★★ 5.0 from real Google reviews
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"I recently used David to inspect a couple of problematic leaks in my son's house. He arrived within 24 hours of my call and flew the drone to inspect the whole roof and outside of the house. He successfully located the source of the leaks, provided photos and a report. He even climbed into the loft space to take photos so I was able to see clearly for myself. This saved a lot of time and money. I would thoroughly recommend without hesitation. Excellent service, knowledgeable and a very nice chap too!"

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Julia Bowrey
via Google
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"David came out within hours of my call and quickly identified the source of our roof leak. His expertise meant I knew exactly what the problem was and could get the right person in to fix it. No guesswork, no wasted time or money. His pricing was fair and he was professional throughout. Would definitely recommend."

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Ryan Fox
via Google
★★★★★

"A thoroughly enjoyable process from enquiry through to delivery. End-to-end bespoke drone footage that best suited our marketing needs for our website and social media. Would highly recommend."

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Iain White-Duncan
via Google
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"Big thanks to David, helped us identify problems with an ongoing roof leak in a difficult to access area. Hopefully we can finally resolve this."

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Kate Brookes
via Google
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"Super professional, reliable and friendly service. Can't recommend enough."

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Craig Sweett
via Google

Find the defect before it finds you.

Tell us about your roof or building. We respond to every enquiry within 24 hours, usually much sooner.

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