If you own or manage a property in the UK. whether it’s a commercial site, residential estate, or public building, you know how important regular roof inspections are. But scaffolding, cherry pickers, and manual surveys can be expensive, slow, and disruptive. Enter drone roof surveys: a smarter, safer, and far more efficient solution.
At SkyScan Solutions, we’ve helped clients across the UK save time, money, and stress with our drone surveys. Here’s why more property owners and facilities managers are switching to drone surveys.
The Problem with Traditional Roof Inspections
Climbing onto roofs isn’t just dangerous, it’s costly and time-consuming. Traditional surveys often involve:
- Erecting scaffolding or hiring access platforms
- Health and safety risk assessments and permits
- Days of disruption to your building, tenants, or site access
- Limited visual access without tearing into materials
And in many cases, all of that is just to find out that no work is needed, or that something small could’ve been spotted earlier.
How Drone Roof Surveys Work
Our drone pilots fly high-resolution UAVs over your property to capture detailed images and videos of the roof, gutters, chimneys, flashing, and skylights. The entire process is fast and non-invasive.
Once the flight is complete, we review and analyse the images, then deliver a detailed report highlighting:
- Damaged or missing tiles
- Signs of moss, rot, or damp
- Gutter blockages or pooling water
- Cracks or wear in flashing and sealants
The end result? A crystal-clear understanding of your roof’s condition, without any access.
Benefits of Drone Roof Surveys
- No scaffolding required – Instant cost savings
- Faster results – Surveys completed in 1–2 hours
- Safe & non-disruptive – No need to shut down access or operations
- Detailed reporting – Shareable, visual, and easy to interpret
- Ideal for large or complex roofs – From listed buildings to warehouses
- Supports planned maintenance – Spot issues early before they become costly
Who Can Benefit?
- Facilities Managers (FM) in commercial estates
- NHS and public sector properties
- Social housing and property managers
- Homeowners with difficult-to-access roofs
- Estate agents and pre-purchase surveyors
Whether you manage a retail unit, a Grade II-listed property, or a warehouse, drone surveys give you peace of mind, without the headache.
Conclusion
Roof issues left unchecked can quickly become major problems. With the unpredictable UK weather and rising property maintenance costs, a drone roof inspection is one of the smartest investments you can make.
At SkyScan Solutions, we make it quick, simple, and affordable to get a complete overview of your roof, without putting anyone at risk or spending thousands on access equipment.
