Drone surveys in Northampton: roof surveys for homes, factories and warehouses
Drone roof surveys, building inspections, thermal surveys and measured surveys across Northampton, Wellingborough, Daventry and Northamptonshire.
Victorian terraces, former shoe factories, large warehouses and new housing estates. We survey roofs and high-level details without scaffolding and deliver everything to your online portal.
Drone surveys across Northampton
The town, its industrial estates and the towns of Northamptonshire.
Northampton grew on the shoe trade, and many of its former shoe factories and Victorian terraces are still standing, some converted into flats and offices. Their slate roofs, valley gutters and rooflights are hard to inspect from the ground.
Close to the M1, the town also has some of the largest warehouses and distribution centres in the country, at Brackmills, Moulton Park and beyond. Big flat and profiled-metal roofs like these are quicker and safer to survey with a drone than on foot.
- Town centreShops, offices and civic buildings
- AbingtonVictorian and Edwardian homes
- KingsthorpeHousing and terraces
- DustonResidential
- Weston FavellHousing estates
- Far Cotton & St JamesTerraces and former factories
- Brackmills & Moulton ParkIndustrial and logistics
- University WatersideCampus and student housing
- WellingboroughTown and housing
- Daventry & TowcesterMarket towns
Warehouse or distribution centre? We capture large roofs, rooflights and gutters in one visit, with nobody walking on fragile coverings. See roof surveys.
What we survey in Northampton
Every service we offer is available in Northampton. These are the ones Northampton 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 Northampton
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 Northampton
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 Northampton
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 Northampton
Measured surveys
Point clouds, elevations, CAD drawings and Revit models from drone photogrammetry and LiDAR.
Architects, designers, developersMeasured surveys in Northampton
Construction progress
Regular aerial photography, mapping and time lapse to record progress on Northampton construction sites.
Contractors, developers, fundersConstruction progress in NorthamptonFlying in Northampton: what we plan around
These are the checks we make for every Northampton address before we quote.
Sywell Aerodrome
Sywell Aerodrome, north east of the town, has protected airspace around it. Sites nearby need permission, which we arrange.
HMP Five Wells
The prison at Wellingborough has restricted airspace around it. Nearby sites need extra planning.
Major events
Big events, such as the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, can bring temporary airspace restrictions. We check for these when we plan your survey date.
Rail lines
The West Coast Main Line runs through Northampton station towards London and Birmingham. 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 Northampton 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 Northampton assets with fewer site visits.
Other areas near Northampton
We also have local pages for these nearby towns and cities. Distances are approximate, by road from Northampton.
Northampton drone survey FAQs
Can’t find your answer? Call us on 0345 017 5592 or see all FAQs.
Do you cover the rest of Northamptonshire?
Yes. As well as Northampton, we survey Wellingborough, Daventry, Towcester, Kettering and towns and villages across the county. Send us the address and we’ll confirm.
Can you survey large warehouses?
Yes. Large roofs are well suited to drone surveys. We capture the whole roof, rooflights and gutters in one visit, and can add a thermal survey or a 3D model.
Can you survey old factory buildings for conversion?
Yes. A drone survey shows the condition of the roof and high-level details, and we can add a measured survey if you need drawings for the conversion.
How quickly can you get to a site in Northampton?
Northampton is about 140 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 Northampton 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 Northampton 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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