Drone surveys in Doncaster: roof surveys and inspections across Doncaster
Drone roof surveys, building inspections, thermal surveys and measured surveys across Doncaster and the surrounding towns and villages.
From town-centre buildings and terraced streets to large warehouses and distribution sites near the motorways, we survey roofs and high-level details without scaffolding.
Drone surveys across Doncaster
The town, the former mining villages and the logistics sites around them.
Doncaster mixes Victorian terraces and town-centre buildings with former mining villages, post-war estates and some of the region’s largest warehouses and distribution sites around the M18 and A1(M). Large commercial roofs are quick to survey by drone, with no disruption to operations below.
We survey for housing associations, the council, schools, landlords and logistics operators across the borough, from Thorne and Armthorpe to Mexborough and Tickhill.
- Town centreShops, offices and civic buildings
- Bessacarr & CantleyResidential
- Balby & HexthorpeTerraces and housing
- Wheatley & IntakeHousing estates
- ArmthorpeHousing and distribution sites
- BentleyHousing and terraces
- Thorne & MoorendsTowns and rural properties
- Mexborough & ConisbroughTowns and housing
- RossingtonVillage and new housing
- TickhillHistoric market town
Warehouse or distribution roof? Large commercial roofs are quick to survey by drone, with no access equipment and no disruption to operations below.

What we survey in Doncaster
Every service we offer is available in Doncaster. These are the ones Doncaster 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 Doncaster
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 Doncaster
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 Doncaster
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 Doncaster
Measured surveys
Point clouds, elevations, CAD drawings and Revit models from drone photogrammetry and LiDAR.
Architects, designers, developersMeasured surveys in Doncaster
Construction progress
Regular aerial photography, mapping and time lapse to record progress on Doncaster construction sites.
Contractors, developers, fundersConstruction progress in DoncasterFlying in Doncaster: what we plan around
These are the checks we make for every Doncaster address before we quote.
Doncaster Sheffield Airport
The airport south east of the town closed to commercial flights in 2022, and plans to reopen it are under way. We check the current airspace for every Doncaster address and arrange any permission needed.
Prisons
HMP Doncaster, near the town centre, and the prisons at Hatfield Woodhouse to the east all have restricted airspace around them. Nearby sites need extra planning.
Rossington gas venting station
The gas venting station at Rossington is an area of increased risk for drone flights. We plan any work nearby carefully.
Potteric Carr nature reserve
The nature reserve south of the town centre is planned around so we don’t disturb wildlife.
East Coast Main Line
Doncaster is a major rail junction on the East Coast Main Line. 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 Doncaster 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 Doncaster assets with fewer site visits.
Other areas near Doncaster
We also have local pages for these nearby towns and cities. Distances are approximate, by road from Doncaster.
Do you cover the whole of Doncaster?
Yes. As well as the town, we survey Armthorpe, Bentley, Thorne, Mexborough, Conisbrough, Rossington, Tickhill and the villages around them. Send us the address and we’ll confirm.
Is Doncaster Sheffield Airport still a restriction?
The airport closed to commercial flights in 2022 and plans to reopen it are under way. We check the current airspace for your address before we quote, so you’ll know about any restrictions up front.
Can you survey large warehouse roofs?
Yes. Drone surveys are ideal for large commercial and distribution roofs. We capture the whole roof in one visit, with no access equipment and no disruption to operations below.
How quickly can you get to a site in Doncaster?
Doncaster is about 95 miles from our Liverpool head office, across the M62, so it’s straightforward for us to reach. Timing depends on the permissions your site needs and the weather. We’ll give you a date when we send your quote.
How much does a drone roof survey in Doncaster 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 Doncaster 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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