Drone surveys in Hull: roof surveys and inspections on the Humber
Drone roof surveys, building inspections, thermal surveys and measured surveys across Hull, Hessle, Cottingham, Beverley and the East Riding.
From the Old Town’s historic buildings to Victorian terraces, docks and large commercial roofs, we survey roofs and high-level details without scaffolding.
Drone surveys across Hull and the East Riding
The city, the docks and the towns around it.
Hull is a historic port city, with the Old Town’s listed buildings, Victorian terraces and the Avenues, large post-war estates, and docks and industrial sites along the Humber. Wind off the estuary is hard on roofs, chimneys and flashings, and damaged chimney stacks are a common finding.
We survey for housing associations, the council, schools, landlords, and port and commercial operators across Hull and the East Riding, from Hessle and Cottingham to Beverley.
- City centre & Old TownListed buildings, shops and offices
- Marina & Fruit MarketApartments and converted warehouses
- The Avenues & Newland ParkVictorian homes
- East HullTerraces and housing estates
- Bransholme & SuttonHousing estates
- Port of Hull & docksWarehouses and industrial units
- HessleTown and homes near the Humber Bridge
- Anlaby & WillerbyResidential
- CottinghamVillage and university housing
- BeverleyMarket town and listed buildings
Row of chimneys or terraces? We can capture a whole street of roofs and chimney stacks in one visit, with every property delivered to the same portal.
What we survey in Hull
Every service we offer is available in Hull. These are the ones Hull 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 Hull
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 Hull
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 Hull
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 Hull
Measured surveys
Point clouds, elevations, CAD drawings and Revit models from drone photogrammetry and LiDAR.
Architects, designers, developersMeasured surveys in Hull
Construction progress
Regular aerial photography, mapping and time lapse to record progress on Hull construction sites.
Contractors, developers, fundersConstruction progress in HullFlying in Hull: what we plan around
These are the checks we make for every Hull address before we quote.
Humberside Airport
Humberside Airport lies across the Humber to the south. Its controlled airspace is checked for every site, and we arrange permission where needed.
Port and docks
The docks along the Humber have their own access rules and permits. We work to them and plan take-off spots with the site team.
HMP Hull
Prisons have restricted airspace around them. Sites near HMP Hull, in the east of the city, need extra planning.
Rail lines
Lines run from Hull Paragon west towards Leeds and Doncaster and north to Beverley and the coast. Network Rail has its own rules for drones near its property, on top of CAA rules.
Estuary weather
Wind off the Humber can make sites exposed. 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 Hull 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 Hull assets with fewer site visits.
Other areas near Hull
We also have local pages for these nearby towns and cities. Distances are approximate, by road from Hull.
Do you cover the East Riding as well as Hull?
Yes. As well as the city, we survey Hessle, Anlaby, Willerby, Cottingham, Beverley and the rest of the East Riding. Send us the address and we’ll confirm.
Can you inspect chimney stacks along a terrace?
Yes. We can capture a whole row of chimneys and roofs in one visit, which is quicker and cheaper than scaffolding each property. Damaged pots, flaunching and pointing show up clearly.
Can you survey port and commercial buildings?
Yes. We work to the site’s own rules and permits, and capture large roofs and structures in one visit, with no disruption to work below.
How quickly can you get to a site in Hull?
Hull is about 125 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 Hull 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 Hull 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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