Drone surveys in Halifax: roof surveys and inspections across Calderdale
Drone roof surveys, building inspections, thermal surveys and measured surveys across Halifax and Calderdale, from Brighouse to Hebden Bridge and Todmorden.
Steep valleys, stone mills and terraces built into hillsides make scaffolding slow and expensive across Calderdale. A drone records the whole roof in one visit.
Drone surveys across Halifax and Calderdale
The town, the Calder Valley and the villages on the hills around it.
Halifax is a historic Pennine wool town, with the Piece Hall, the Dean Clough mills and streets of stone terraces climbing the hillsides. Stone slate roofs, chimneys and parapets on these buildings take a battering from Pennine weather and are hard to see from the ground.
Across Calderdale we survey for housing associations, the council, schools, landlords and mill owners, from Brighouse and Elland to Sowerby Bridge, Hebden Bridge and Todmorden.
- Town centreThe Piece Hall and Victorian buildings
- Dean CloughMill complex and offices
- King Cross & SkircoatTerraces and period homes
- Ovenden & IllingworthHousing estates
- Northowram & ShelfVillages and housing
- Sowerby BridgeMills, terraces and canal-side buildings
- BrighouseTown centre and housing
- EllandTown and industrial units
- Hebden BridgeMills and hillside homes
- TodmordenTown and upland farms
Hillside or hard-to-reach building? Steep 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 Halifax
Every service we offer is available in Halifax. These are the ones Halifax 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 Halifax
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 Halifax
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 Halifax
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 Halifax
Measured surveys
Point clouds, elevations, CAD drawings and Revit models from drone photogrammetry and LiDAR.
Architects, designers, developersMeasured surveys in Halifax
Construction progress
Regular aerial photography, mapping and time lapse to record progress on Halifax construction sites.
Contractors, developers, fundersConstruction progress in HalifaxFlying in Halifax: what we plan around
Halifax has few airspace restrictions, but the area still needs careful planning. These are the checks we make for every Halifax address.
Leeds Bradford Airport
Leeds Bradford Airport’s controlled airspace lies to the north east. We check sites on that side of Calderdale against it.
Radio transmission area
A high-intensity radio transmission area near Oxenhope, to the north west, can affect drone signals. We plan flights nearby with this in mind.
Schools, colleges and hospitals
Busy sites such as schools, colleges and hospitals need specific permissions and careful timing to keep clear of people.
Rail lines
The Calder Valley line runs through Halifax, Sowerby Bridge, Hebden Bridge and Todmorden. Network Rail has its own rules for drones near its property, on top of CAA rules.
Pennine weather
Exposed hillsides can mean strong, gusty winds and rain. We plan around the forecast and rebook if conditions aren’t safe.
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 Halifax 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 Halifax assets with fewer site visits.
Other areas near Halifax
We also have local pages for these nearby towns and cities. Distances are approximate, by road from Halifax.
Do you cover the whole of Calderdale?
Yes. As well as Halifax, we survey Brighouse, Elland, Sowerby Bridge, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden and the villages in between. Send us the address and we’ll confirm.
Can you survey buildings on steep hillsides?
Yes. Steep sites are where drones help most. We fly from a safe spot nearby and capture the whole roof, chimneys and walls without anyone working at height.
Can you survey mill buildings?
Yes. Large mill roofs are well suited to drone surveys. We capture the whole roof, rooflights and gutters in one visit, and can add measured drawings or a 3D model.
How quickly can you get to a site in Halifax?
Halifax is about 65 miles from our Liverpool head office, just over the Pennines on 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 Halifax 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 Halifax 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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