Drone Inspection Services & Drone Surveys

Commercial Drone Inspection Services & Drone Surveys

Traditional building access systems like scaffolding, cherry pickers, and rope access can be expensive, disruptive, and time-consuming, especially when you just want to assess the condition of your roof, facade, or other hard-to-reach areas.

Our drone inspection service – Asset Intelligence – gives you a faster, safer, and more cost-effective way to inspect commercial, industrial, and public-sector buildings. Using advanced drone surveying technology, we capture high-resolution imagery, thermal data, and detailed inspection reports that help identify maintenance issues before they become expensive problems.

And unlike standalone drone survey providers, we can also carry out the maintenance and remedial works identified during your inspection.

Whether you need a drone roof inspection, drone building survey, or ongoing building monitoring, Asset Intelligence from Prestige Professional helps you inspect, assess, and act – all through one contractor.

Traditional building inspections are expensive and disruptive

nspecting roofs, facades, gutters, and other high-level areas usually involves costly access equipment, lengthy setup times, and disruption to day-to-day business.

In many cases, scaffolding or powered access may only be needed to inspect a relatively small issue. Yet the cost, labour, and disruption can quickly escalate. For public-facing buildings, commercial premises, schools, industrial sites, and operational facilities, this causes delays, inconvenience and health & safety concerns.

Traditional inspections can also make it difficult to spot hidden issues early enough. By the time water ingress, cracks, blocked gutters, or facade deterioration are visible from ground level, reactive repairs usually get more complicated and expensive.

Drone inspection services give you a highly efficient aerial alternative. By using advanced drone surveying and thermal imaging technology, we can safely access difficult areas faster. By gathering detailed data, we deliver clear reporting without the usual disruption to your building or operations.

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What our drone surveys deliver

With Asset Intelligence, our drone surveys are high-level inspections designed to give facilities managers, property owners, and maintenance teams a clear understanding of their building’s condition. Using high-specification drone inspection technology, we can deliver:

High-resolution imagery of roofs, facades, gutters, cladding, and hard-to-reach areas
Thermal imaging data to see moisture ingress, heat loss, and potential problem areas
Drone building survey reports with detailed findings
3D building models for ongoing monitoring and future comparison
Accurate visual records to support maintenance planning and budgeting

By combining visual inspections with thermal and mapping data, our drone inspection services give you a much more detailed picture than traditional inspection methods.

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Our drone inspection services

Roof Inspections

Identify damaged roofing materials, blocked rainwater systems, deterioration, and early-stage maintenance issues without costly scaffolding.

Facade & Cladding Inspections

Inspect cladding systems, facades, joints, and external surfaces safely at height while identifying cracks, movement, staining, and signs of wear. 

Gutter Surveys

Quickly identify blocked, damaged, or overflowing gutters and drainage systems before they lead to water ingress or costly repairs. 

Thermal Drone Surveys

Using thermal imaging technology, we can identify hidden moisture issues, insulation failures, and water penetration that may not be visible.

Our GVC-qualified and fully insured operators carry out all drone inspection services in line with current CAA regulations.

Why drone surveys deliver better value

Small defects like cracked render, blocked gutters, or worn roof coverings are easy to miss from the ground. The main benefit of a drone survey is its ability to go high and uncover hidden issues early – before they develop into leaks and more expensive repairs.

With Asset Intelligence drone inspection services, we help facilities teams and property managers make informed maintenance decisions earlier. Reducing long-term repair costs and helping extend the lifespan of buildings and assets.

Because drone surveys remove or reduce the need for scaffolding and access equipment during the inspection stage, they can lower the upfront cost of building assessments.

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One contractor from start to finish

Many drone surveying companies simply provide inspection data and reports, leaving clients to source separate contractors to carry out any required works. Our approach is different. Alongside our professional drone inspection services, Prestige Professional can also carry out any maintenance and remedial works identified during your survey. Our services include:

Gutter clearance, repairs, and maintenance
Roof maintenance, cleaning, and minor roof repairs
Crack repairs and facade maintenance and repairs
Specialist exterior facade, surface, and cladding cleaning
Humane bird deterrent systems for long-term building protection

Using Prestige Professional and our specialist end-to-end services creates a more streamlined, efficient workflow, so you don’t need to coordinate multiple contractors. You’ll also have direct communication with a single point of contact and a dedicated team, all under one roof.

Drone inspection services FAQs

What is a drone survey?

Drone surveys are used to inspect roofs, facades, gutters, and other areas that are difficult to access, safely and efficiently. They help to identify roof or building defects, trapped moisture, maintenance issues, and other problems that may not be visible from the ground.

What types of buildings can you inspect?

We carry out drone inspection services for commercial and industrial buildings, warehouses, public-sector properties, schools, retail developments, and more.

How long does a drone survey take?

A major advantage of aerial drone surveys is the speed that data can be captured. Putting up scaffolding can take multiple days, but our qualified drone pilots can survey whole buildings in a few hours with less noise and disruption. 

What do I receive after a drone inspection?

We provide high-resolution imagery, inspection findings, thermal data, and a clear, comprehensive report outlining any identified issues. We’ll also provide practical recommendations for any work that needs to be completed. 

What areas do you cover?

We provide drone surveys and drone inspection services across Devon, Cornwall, and the South West. Outside these areas? Please contact us for a custom quote. 

How much does a drone survey cost?

Costs will vary depending on building size, access requirements, and the level of reporting you need. Please contact us for a custom quote.