InspectionRoof & Structure Inspection
Roof & Structure Inspection
across Gloucestershire
See the whole roof, close up, without anyone going up a ladder. We capture high-resolution images of every slope, valley, flashing and gutter and turn them into an annotated report you can hand straight to a roofer or insurer.
Key facts
| Minimum fee | £450 residential · £700 commercial |
|---|---|
| Per-acre rate | Per structure |
| Typical day rate | £650–£900 |
| Call-out | Free within 30 miles of Cheltenham |
What it's used for
- Pre-purchase surveys
- Storm damage and insurance claims
- Planning repairs and getting accurate quotes
- Farm buildings, barns and asbestos roofs (no contact needed)
What you receive
| Deliverable | Format |
|---|---|
| Full high-resolution photo set | JPEG |
| Annotated defect images | |
| Condition report with repair priorities |
How it works
- Quote — tell us the site and what you need; we reply with a fixed price.
- Planning — we check airspace, permissions and weather, and complete a risk assessment.
- Flight — automated flight plan over the site; most jobs are a single visit.
- Processing — imagery is processed into maps, models or reports.
- Delivery — your files are delivered by secure download, plus 3 months of the Farm Dashboard free for new clients.
Equipment
DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral (RGB camera)
| Camera | 20 MP, 4/3 CMOS mapping camera |
|---|---|
| Flight time | Up to 43 minutes per battery |
| Capture | Automated grid and oblique flight plans |
Equipment specifications: DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral specs.
Comparing options? Read drone vs scaffold roof surveys.
Price adjustments
| Situation | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| Site under minimum acreage | Minimum fee applies |
| Site 50–100 acres | −10% on per-acre rate |
| Site 100+ acres | −15% or formal quote |
| 3+ visits agreed upfront | −10% per visit |
| Travel beyond 30 miles of Cheltenham | +45p per mile |
| Point cloud / CAD contours | +£100–£250 |
| Weekend / bank holiday flights | +20% |
All prices exclude VAT.
Related services
- Solar Panel Inspection — from £400 residential
- Facade & Elevation Survey — from Quote per building
- Land Documentation for Planning — from £500
Frequently asked questions
Do I need scaffolding?
No. The drone captures the whole roof from the air.
Is it safe for fragile or asbestos roofs?
Yes — nobody needs to walk on the roof, which is exactly why drones are ideal for fragile and asbestos-cement roofs.
3 months of the Farm Dashboard free for new clients
Tell us about your land or site.
We reply with a fixed, no-obligation price. Free call-out within 30 miles of Cheltenham.