UK drone inspections — buildings, roofs & infrastructure
Book a CAA-verified commercial drone pilot for building, roof, chimney, tower and infrastructure inspections across the UK. No scaffolding, no working-at-height risk — structured reports insurers and surveyors accept.
Any asset, any height
Roofs, chimneys, church steeples, industrial plant, telecoms towers, wind turbines, bridges and solar farms.
No access equipment
Skip scaffolding, cherry pickers and rope access — a drone captures every angle from the air in a single visit.
Insurance-grade evidence
Annotated high-resolution imagery and structured reports accepted by UK insurers and loss adjusters.
Thermal on request
CAA-certified thermal pilots detect heat loss, water ingress, insulation faults and electrical hot spots.
Rapid dispatch
Most inspections captured within 2–5 working days. Emergency and same-day slots possible in most regions.
Verified UK network
Every pilot is CAA-checked, insured and reference-verified before onboarding. You always see credentials up front.
How it works
- Step 01
Send us the brief
Asset type, location, urgency and what you need out of the inspection.
- Step 02
Matched to a pilot
The closest verified pilot with the right capability is dispatched.
- Step 03
Inspection flown
Typically 30–90 minutes on site — every relevant surface photographed and, if needed, thermal-imaged.
- Step 04
Report delivered
Structured PDF and imagery delivered through your portal within 24–48 hours.
Typical UK drone inspection prices: £150–£450 for residential and small commercial buildings; £500–£1,500 for larger commercial or industrial assets; wind turbines and telecoms towers quoted per asset.
Full UK drone pilot price guideStandards, regulation and professional bodies
Drone Assisted inspection pilots are trained through a CAA approved training provider and hold current registrations on the CAA drone and model aircraft register. Higher risk operations run under a CAA Operational Authorisation in the Specific Category.
Where non destructive testing evidence is required, inspection reports are prepared in formats compatible with BINDT qualified engineers and building surveyors registered with RICS. The network follows the professional standards promoted by ARPAS UK.
Frequently asked questions
What can drones inspect?▾
Buildings, roofs, chimneys, gutters, church steeples, industrial plant, telecoms towers, wind turbines, bridges, solar farms and hard-to-access infrastructure — anything better viewed from the air than from a ladder or scaffold.
Do you provide a report?▾
Yes. Every inspection includes annotated high-resolution imagery and a structured PDF report suitable for insurers, surveyors, asset managers and property owners.
How much does a drone inspection cost?▾
Typical UK drone inspections run £150–£450 for residential and small commercial buildings, £500–£1,500 for larger commercial or industrial assets, and higher for wind turbines and towers.
Are drone inspections safe?▾
Yes — they remove the working-at-height risk of ladders, MEWPs and rope access. Every Drone Assisted pilot is CAA-authorised, insured and follows a documented risk assessment.
How quickly can you dispatch?▾
Most standard drone inspections are captured within 2–5 working days. Emergency and same-day dispatches are often possible depending on region.
Ready to get started?
Every pilot on the Drone Assisted network is CAA-verified, insured and reference-checked.
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