Drone surveys in Bristol: roof surveys across the city and the South West
Drone roof surveys, façade inspections, thermal surveys and measured surveys across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset.
Georgian terraces, hillside streets, harbourside warehouses and new developments. We survey roofs and high-level details without scaffolding and deliver everything to your online portal.
Drone surveys across Bristol
The city, its suburbs and the towns around it.
Bristol’s building stock is varied. Clifton and Hotwells have Georgian terraces and crescents, many of them listed. Bedminster, Totterdown and Montpelier have Victorian terraces on steep streets, where scaffolding is awkward and costly. The harbourside has former warehouses converted into flats and offices.
Around the city we survey housing estates, schools, the universities, hospitals, industrial units and new developments in Filton, Patchway and Temple Quarter. We work for housing associations, the council, managing agents, landlords, surveyors and commercial owners.
- City centre & HarboursideOffices, flats and converted warehouses
- Clifton & HotwellsGeorgian terraces and crescents
- Redland & CothamVictorian villas and flats
- Bedminster & SouthvilleTerraces and former factories
- TotterdownTerraces on steep streets
- St Pauls & MontpelierGeorgian and Victorian homes
- Fishponds & KingswoodHousing and terraces
- Filton & PatchwayAerospace sites and new homes
- KeynshamTown and housing
- PortisheadTown and marina homes
Steep street or tall terrace? Hillside sites are where drones save the most. We fly from a safe spot nearby and capture the whole roof without anyone working at height.
What we survey in Bristol
Every service we offer is available in Bristol. These are the ones Bristol clients book most.
Roof surveys
Close-up imagery of every slope, valley, flashing and gutter on pitched and flat roofs, with an optional written condition report.
Terraces, blocks of flats, commercial roofsRoof surveys in Bristol
Building surveys
Façades, parapets and high-level details captured from the air to support your survey, with no scaffold or cherry picker.
Surveyors, managing agentsBuilding surveys in Bristol
Thermal surveys
Radiometric thermal imaging to find heat loss, missing insulation, damp and roof leaks. Best carried out between October and March.
Retrofit, social housing, commercialThermal surveys in Bristol
Drone inspections
Live-streamed inspections of roofs, chimneys, towers and structures. Direct the pilot and look at the areas that matter to you.
Asset and facilities managersDrone inspections in Bristol
Measured surveys
Point clouds, elevations, CAD drawings and Revit models from drone photogrammetry and LiDAR.
Architects, designers, developersMeasured surveys in Bristol
Construction progress
Regular aerial photography, mapping and time lapse to record progress on Bristol construction sites.
Contractors, developers, fundersConstruction progress in BristolFlying in Bristol: the airspace we plan around
These are the checks we make for every Bristol address before we quote.
Bristol Airport
Bristol Airport, south west of the city, has controlled airspace that reaches towards the city centre and a Flight Restriction Zone around the airport. We arrange permission from air traffic control before the survey date.
HMP Bristol
The prison at Horfield, north of the city centre, has restricted airspace around it. Nearby sites need extra planning.
Events and the Balloon Fiesta
Big events, such as the International Balloon Fiesta at Ashton Court, bring crowds and temporary airspace restrictions. We plan survey dates around them.
Rail lines
Lines run through Temple Meads and Parkway towards London, Wales, Birmingham and the South West. Network Rail has its own rules for drones near its property, on top of CAA rules.
Restricted doesn’t mean impossible
Restricted zones need more planning and the right permissions. They don’t stop a survey going ahead. Our pilots and office team work together to get approval for even the trickiest Bristol sites.
- Airspace checked for every address before we quote
- Permissions requested on your behalf
- Risk assessment and method statement (RAMS) for every job
- Weather planned in, including thermal survey conditions
From address to results in four steps
- 1Send us the address
Tell us where the site is and what you need, using the quote form or by phone.
- 2We assess it remotely
Free desk-based check of airspace, access and the best capture method. Fixed quote usually the same working day.
- 3We get the permissions
Air traffic control, landowner and site permissions arranged, plus RAMS for your site team.
- 4We fly and deliver
Survey carried out on the agreed date. Images in your secure portal within 48 hours, reports to follow.
Watch the inspection live
We can live-stream the flight so you and your team can see the inspection as it happens, talk to the pilot and ask for a closer look at specific areas, without travelling to site.
Mapping and surveyor support
As well as imagery and reports, we produce maps, 3D models, point clouds and internal and external scans, so surveyors can measure and report on Bristol assets with fewer site visits.
Other areas near Bristol
We also have local pages for these nearby towns and cities. Distances are approximate, by road from Bristol.
Do you cover the area around Bristol?
Yes. As well as the city, we survey South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Bath and the towns around Bristol. Send us the address and we’ll confirm.
Is my site inside Bristol Airport’s airspace?
Parts of the city are. That doesn’t stop a survey going ahead: we check every address before we quote and request permission from air traffic control where needed.
Can you survey listed Georgian terraces?
Yes. A drone survey doesn’t touch the building, so it’s well suited to listed buildings and conservation areas. You get detailed images of roofs, parapets, chimneys and gutters.
How quickly can you get to a site in Bristol?
Bristol is about 165 miles from our Liverpool head office, so we plan visits in advance and often group them together. We’ll give you a date when we send your quote.
How much does a drone roof survey in Bristol cost?
Our drone roof inspections start from £250 + VAT for domestic properties and £350 + VAT for commercial properties, the same as anywhere else we cover. Larger sites and portfolios are quoted individually. See our drone survey prices.
Do I need to be on site for the survey?
Not usually. For most surveys we only need permission to access the area we fly from. If you’d like to see the inspection, we can live-stream it so you can watch remotely and direct the pilot.
Get your fixed-fee quote
Send us the Bristol address or postcode. We’ll do the rest.
Tell us where the property is and what you need. We’ll carry out a free desk-based assessment covering airspace, access and site constraints, then send a fixed-fee quote, usually the same working day.
- 1
Send your postcode and requirements using the form
- 2
We assess your site remotely: airspace checks, access and the right capture method
- 3
You receive a fixed quote with no hidden extras
- 4
We book in, fly, capture and deliver to your secure online portal
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