Drone surveys in Kendal: roof surveys and inspections across the South Lakes
Drone roof surveys, building inspections, thermal surveys and measured surveys across Kendal, the South Lakes and the edge of the Lake District.
Stone and slate buildings, exposed hillsides and tight town-centre streets make high-level access hard work around Kendal. A drone gets close-up imagery of roofs, chimneys and walls in one visit, with no scaffolding.
Drone surveys across Kendal and the South Lakes
The town, the Lake District villages and the farms and estates around them.
Kendal is known as the “Auld Grey Town” for its grey limestone buildings, most of them under slate roofs. Stone chimneys, valley gutters and slate roofs on old buildings need regular checks, and the wet Cumbrian weather finds any weakness quickly.
Around Kendal we survey hotels, holiday lets, farms, schools and housing across the South Lakes and the Lake District National Park, where scaffolding is expensive to get to site and access is often difficult.
- Kendal town centreYards, shops and stone buildings
- OxenholmeHousing and the station area
- Burneside & StaveleyVillages and mill buildings
- Windermere & BownessHotels, holiday lets and homes
- AmblesideHotels, guest houses and homes
- Grange-over-SandsPeriod homes on the coast
- Kirkby LonsdaleMarket town and farms
- SedberghTown, schools and farms
- MilnthorpeVillage and rural properties
- UlverstonMarket town and industry
Holiday let or hotel in the Lakes? We can survey around your bookings, with no scaffolding outside and no disruption to guests.
What we survey in Kendal
Every service we offer is available in Kendal. These are the ones Kendal 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 Kendal
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 Kendal
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 Kendal
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 Kendal
Measured surveys
Point clouds, elevations, CAD drawings and Revit models from drone photogrammetry and LiDAR.
Architects, designers, developersMeasured surveys in Kendal
Construction progress
Regular aerial photography, mapping and time lapse to record progress on Kendal construction sites.
Contractors, developers, fundersConstruction progress in KendalFlying in Kendal: what we plan around
Kendal has no airport restrictions nearby, but the area still needs careful planning. These are the checks we make for every Kendal address.
Lake District National Park
Kendal borders the National Park, where land belongs to the National Trust, farmers and many other landowners. We get the landowner’s permission for take-off and landing before we fly.
Rail lines
The West Coast Main Line runs just east of the town through Oxenholme, where the branch line to Windermere leaves it. Network Rail has its own rules for drones near its property, on top of CAA rules.
Visitors and busy spots
Windermere, Bowness and Ambleside get very busy in the holiday season. We plan flight positions and timings to keep clear of the public.
Upland weather
Exposed fells and valleys 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 Kendal 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 Kendal assets with fewer site visits.
Other areas near Kendal
We also have local pages for these nearby towns and cities. Distances are approximate, by road from Kendal.
Do you cover the Lake District?
Yes. As well as Kendal, we survey Windermere, Bowness, Ambleside, Grange-over-Sands, Kirkby Lonsdale, Sedbergh and rural sites across the South Lakes. Send us the address and we’ll confirm.
Can you fly in the Lake District National Park?
Yes, with the landowner’s permission for take-off and landing. Land in the National Park belongs to the National Trust, farmers and many other owners, so we arrange permission as part of planning your survey.
Can you survey a hotel or holiday let without disturbing guests?
Yes. No scaffolding or access equipment is needed and the flight is usually short. We agree timings with you in advance and can work around your bookings.
How quickly can you get to a site in Kendal?
Kendal is about 85 miles from our Liverpool head office, so we plan South Lakes 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 Kendal 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 Kendal 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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