Drone surveys in Leicester: roof surveys and inspections across the city
Drone roof surveys, building inspections, thermal surveys and measured surveys across Leicester, Oadby, Wigston and Leicestershire.
Victorian terraces, former hosiery factories, university buildings and large commercial sites. We survey roofs and high-level details without scaffolding and deliver everything to your online portal.
Drone surveys across Leicester
The city, its suburbs and the towns of Leicestershire.
Leicester is the largest city in the East Midlands. Its streets of Victorian terraces, former hosiery and boot factories, and two universities sit alongside large retail and industrial sites. Old factory roofs, rooflights and valley gutters are hard and costly to reach without a drone.
We survey for housing associations, the council, universities, schools, landlords and commercial owners across the city and out to Oadby, Wigston, Birstall and Loughborough.
- City centreShops, offices and civic buildings
- Clarendon Park & StoneygateVictorian homes and villas
- BelgraveTerraces and former factories
- EvingtonResidential
- BraunstoneHousing estates
- AylestoneTerraces and housing
- Beaumont LeysHousing and retail
- Oadby & WigstonTowns and housing
- BirstallVillage and housing
- LoughboroughTown and university
Factory or mill building? We capture large roofs, rooflights and gutters in one visit, and can add a measured survey for conversion or redevelopment plans.
What we survey in Leicester
Every service we offer is available in Leicester. These are the ones Leicester 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 Leicester
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 Leicester
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 Leicester
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 Leicester
Measured surveys
Point clouds, elevations, CAD drawings and Revit models from drone photogrammetry and LiDAR.
Architects, designers, developersMeasured surveys in Leicester
Construction progress
Regular aerial photography, mapping and time lapse to record progress on Leicester construction sites.
Contractors, developers, fundersConstruction progress in LeicesterFlying in Leicester: the airspace we plan around
These are the checks we make for every Leicester address before we quote.
Leicester Airport
Leicester Airport, south east of the city, has a Flight Restriction Zone that reaches out in all directions along its runways. Sites nearby need permission, which we arrange.
HMP Leicester and Glen Parva
HMP Leicester, just south of the city centre, and HMYOI Glen Parva further south both have restricted airspace. Nearby sites need extra planning.
Universities and the city centre
Students, shoppers and events make the centre busy. We plan flight positions and timings to keep clear of the public.
Rail lines
The Midland Main Line runs through Leicester station towards London and Sheffield. 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 Leicester 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 Leicester assets with fewer site visits.
Other areas near Leicester
We also have local pages for these nearby towns and cities. Distances are approximate, by road from Leicester.
Do you cover Leicestershire?
Yes. As well as the city, we survey Oadby, Wigston, Birstall, Loughborough and towns and villages across Leicestershire. Send us the address and we’ll confirm.
Is my site near Leicester Airport?
Sites inside the airport’s Flight Restriction Zone need permission before we can fly. We check every address before we quote, so you’ll know about any restrictions up front.
Can you survey old factory buildings?
Yes. Large factory 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 Leicester?
Leicester is about 120 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 Leicester 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 Leicester 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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