Water stain, damp patch or dripping ceiling, but no idea where it's coming from? We trace the leak back to its source with thermal imaging and a drone, so it gets fixed once, in the right place.
Surveys from £195 inc. VAT, including a full written report. Free, fixed quotes.
Water runs along roof felt, timbers, pipes and insulation before it appears as a stain. The mark on your ceiling can be a metre or more from where the water is actually getting in.
That's why patching the obvious spot so often fails, and the leak comes back with the next heavy rain. We find the entry point first, so the repair goes in the right place the first time.
Honest about the limits: a thermal camera reads surface temperature, so conditions matter. If your situation isn't a good fit for thermal imaging, we'll tell you when we quote, not after the visit.
Usually, yes. Thermal imaging and the drone survey are both non-invasive, so nothing is lifted, drilled or cut. Where it helps, we may recommend your roofer or plumber takes a moisture reading or opens a small area to confirm the source before the repair.
Surveys start from £195 including VAT and the written report. The final price depends on the size of the property, its location and access. You get a free, fixed quote before anything is booked.
Not necessarily. A leak shows up best on thermal imaging while water is moving. If the roof has been dry, we can wet the suspect area in a controlled water test, as we did in Kingskerswell, or plan the visit for after rain.
No. A thermal camera reads the temperature of the surface. Water behind a ceiling or wall changes that temperature, and the pattern shows where it is spreading and where it is coming from. Reading that pattern correctly is the skill, which is why every survey comes with an engineer's written report.
Reports are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours of the survey, with annotated thermal and drone images, the likely source and what to fix first.
Dave Justin, an iRed certified Level 1 Thermographer and Class 1 Chief Engineer with over 25 years of engineering experience. Land by Drone holds a CAA Operational Authorisation (PDRA01) and £10 million public liability insurance.
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Super professional, reliable and friendly service. Can't recommend enough."
Tell us where the water is showing. We reply the same day, usually within the hour. Prefer to talk? Call or WhatsApp Dave on 07387 356619.
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