Drone surveys in Plymouth: roof surveys for the waterfront city and Devon
Drone roof surveys, building inspections, thermal surveys and measured surveys across Plymouth, Plympton, Saltash and south Devon.
A post-war city centre, Victorian terraces, the historic Barbican and the naval dockyard, all facing the weather off the sea. We survey roofs and high-level details without scaffolding and deliver everything to your online portal.
Drone surveys across Plymouth
The city, the waterfront and the towns around it.
Plymouth’s centre was rebuilt after the war, so it has many post-war civic, retail and office buildings with large flat roofs. Around it are the historic Barbican, Victorian terraces in Stoke, Mutley and Mannamead, and the dockyard buildings of Devonport.
Wind and rain off Plymouth Sound wear slate roofs, flashings and gutters quickly. We work for housing associations, the council, the university, landlords, surveyors and commercial owners across the city and out to Plympton, Plymstock and Saltash.
- City centrePost-war shops and offices
- Barbican & Sutton HarbourHistoric and waterfront buildings
- The HoeSeafront homes and hotels
- StonehouseTerraces and naval buildings
- DevonportDockyard and housing
- Mutley & MannameadVictorian homes
- DerrifordHospital and business parks
- Plympton & PlymstockHomes and housing estates
- SaltashTown across the Tamar
- IvybridgeTown and homes
Waterfront or exposed site? We capture roofs, chimneys and high-level details in one visit, so you can see weather damage without anyone working at height.
What we survey in Plymouth
Every service we offer is available in Plymouth. These are the ones Plymouth 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 Plymouth
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 Plymouth
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 Plymouth
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 Plymouth
Measured surveys
Point clouds, elevations, CAD drawings and Revit models from drone photogrammetry and LiDAR.
Architects, designers, developersMeasured surveys in Plymouth
Construction progress
Regular aerial photography, mapping and time lapse to record progress on Plymouth construction sites.
Contractors, developers, fundersConstruction progress in PlymouthFlying in Plymouth: what we plan around
These are the checks we make for every Plymouth address before we quote.
HMNB Devonport
The naval base has a Flight Restriction Zone reaching from St Budeaux in the north towards the Tamar. Sites nearby need permission, which we arrange.
Coastal weather
Strong winds off Plymouth Sound can stop a flight. We watch the forecast closely and move the date if we need to.
The university and city centre
Students, shoppers and visitors make the centre and the Hoe busy. We plan take-off spots and timings to keep clear of the public.
Rail lines
The main line runs through Plymouth station and over the Tamar into Cornwall. 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth assets with fewer site visits.
Other areas near Plymouth
We also have local pages for these nearby towns and cities. Distances are approximate, by road from Plymouth.
Do you cover the area around Plymouth?
Yes. As well as the city, we survey Plympton, Plymstock, Ivybridge, Saltash and towns in south Devon and east Cornwall. Send us the address and we’ll confirm.
Is my site near Devonport naval base?
Sites close to the base need permission before we can fly. We check every address before we quote, so you’ll know about any restrictions up front.
Can you fly in coastal winds?
Our drones fly safely in moderate wind, but strong gusts off the sea can stop a flight. We watch the forecast and move the date if we need to, at no extra cost.
How quickly can you get to a site in Plymouth?
Plymouth is about 280 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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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