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Drone surveys for local authorities. Every site, one portal.

Condition, RAAC, access and multi-site surveys across schools, public buildings and infrastructure, delivered safely and consistently through a single online portal.

0Scaffolds or cherry pickers
Level 2BINDT thermographers
OA 11363CAA Operational Authorisation
£10mPublic liability cover
__ The pressures you’re under

Built around the challenges council teams face

Every service answers a real problem for property, estates and compliance teams in the public sector.

Estate size

Hundreds of buildings, one team

Keeping condition data current across schools, offices, depots and community buildings is a huge task for a small team.

RAAC

Know where it is

Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete was used in many public buildings. You need to find it and monitor it safely.

Accessibility

Buildings open to everyone

Public buildings need to be accessible, and visitors want to know what to expect before they arrive.

Budgets

Spend where it’s needed

Scaffolding every building just to inspect it isn’t affordable. Drones show where the problems really are.

We help with Roof Surveys →
Safety

Occupied buildings stay open

Schools and offices can’t close for inspections. Drone surveys work around occupants with minimal disruption.

Evidence

Decisions you can defend

Capital programmes and funding bids need clear, dated evidence of condition.

__ Across your estate

The right survey for every decision

From understanding what you have to delivering capital works, here’s where each service fits.

1

Understand

Build a consistent picture of condition across every site.

2

Assess risk

Identify RAAC and other risks that need urgent attention.

3

Improve

Plan accessibility and energy improvements with real data.

4

Deliver

Record condition before works and monitor progress.

__ Data you can act on

Your whole estate, rated and ready to prioritise

We organise every survey by site, building and element, and can add red, amber and green ratings so your team can target budgets where they’re needed most.

  • One branded portal for every site
  • Organised by site, building and elevation
  • RAG ratings for roofs, gutters and walls
  • Easy to share with contractors and surveyors
See an example portal →
Schools estate · North
SiteRoofGuttersWallsRAAC check
Primary school AGoodMonitorGoodGood
Primary school BActionMonitorGoodMonitor
Secondary school CMonitorGoodGoodGood
Community centre DGoodActionMonitorGood
Library EGoodGoodGoodGood
5 of 42 sitesSurveyed 14 Sep 2026
Illustrative example
Truly independentWe don’t carry out repairs or remedial works, so our findings are always objective.
__ Why councils choose us

A survey partner for the public sector

We work with local authorities, schools and public bodies that need reliable information across large, varied estates, delivered safely and without closing buildings.

Several sites a dayLarge estates surveyed in weeks, not months.
One portalEvery site, report and image in one place.
Occupied buildingsSurveys planned around schools and public services.
Procurement readyConstructionline Gold, SafeContractor and SSIP accredited.
__ Compliance info

Keeping you compliant

Everything your procurement and compliance teams need before we fly.

CAA OA 11363Constructionline GoldSafeContractorSSIPBINDT Level 2ARPAS-UKCyber Essentials
__ In the know

Local authority questions

If yours isn’t answered here, give us a call on 0345 017 5592.

Can you survey schools during term time?

Yes. We plan flights around the school day and agree take-off areas and timings with the site team in advance.

Can you help identify RAAC?

Aerial imagery helps assess roof condition and locate areas for further investigation without loading the structure. Confirmation of RAAC needs an intrusive inspection by a qualified engineer.

How is the data delivered?

Through a secure, branded online portal organised by site and building, ready to share with your team and contractors.

Are you accredited for public sector work?

We hold Constructionline Gold, SafeContractor and SSIP, with £10m public and employers’ liability. Request our compliance pack for your supplier records.

Can you survey sites across the country?

Yes. We have pilots across mainland UK and use the same method at every site.

__ Request a Quote

Planning a survey of your estate?

Send us a list of sites and what you need from each, and we’ll come back with clear pricing and a programme to suit.

See what you get

View an example survey

See exactly what you would receive, before you book.

  • The secure online portal your team would use
  • Roof and façade imagery, organised by section
  • A surveyor's condition report with RAG ratings
  • An interactive 3D model you can measure from
LIVEExample surveysLink sent to your inbox straight away
For procurement and H&S teams

Get our compliance pack

The documents you need to approve us as a supplier, in one place.

  • CAA Operational Authorisation
  • Public liability insurance, £10 million
  • Professional indemnity insurance, £1 million
  • Constructionline Gold, SSIP and SafeContractor certificates
  • Example risk assessment and method statement
PDFCompliance packLink sent to your inbox straight away

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