Drone surveys in Preston: roof surveys and inspections across central Lancashire
Drone roof surveys, building inspections, thermal surveys and measured surveys across Preston, central Lancashire and the Ribble Valley.
From the city centre and the university to housing estates, business parks and farms, we survey roofs and high-level details without scaffolding. We handle the permissions, fly the site and deliver everything to your online portal.
Drone surveys across Preston and central Lancashire
The city, its suburbs and the towns around it.
Preston is Lancashire’s administrative centre. Victorian terraces, mills and civic buildings sit alongside a busy city centre, a large university campus and fast-growing housing developments on the edge of the city.
We survey for housing associations, councils, schools, surveyors and contractors across central Lancashire, from Chorley and Leyland to Longridge and the Ribble Valley.
- City centreCivic buildings, shops and offices
- University areaCampus and student housing
- Fulwood & BroughtonHousing and new developments
- Ashton-on-RibbleVictorian homes and housing
- Ribbleton & DeepdaleTerraces and housing estates
- PenworthamResidential
- LeylandTown centre and industry
- ChorleyTown, housing and business parks
- LongridgeTown and farms
- Ribble ValleyClitheroe, villages and farms
Council, school or housing portfolio? We can survey a whole portfolio as one project, with every building delivered to the same portal. See multi-site surveys.
What we survey in Preston
Every service we offer is available in Preston. These are the ones Preston 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 Preston
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 Preston
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 Preston
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 Preston
Measured surveys
Point clouds, elevations, CAD drawings and Revit models from drone photogrammetry and LiDAR.
Architects, designers, developersMeasured surveys in Preston
Construction progress
Regular aerial photography, mapping and time lapse to record progress on Preston construction sites.
Contractors, developers, fundersConstruction progress in PrestonFlying in Preston: the airspace we plan around
There are several restricted areas around Preston. These are the checks we make for every Preston address before we quote.
Springfields
The Springfields nuclear fuel site at Salwick, north west of the city, has a Flight Restriction Zone that stretches from the River Ribble to the M55. Sites inside it need permission.
Warton Aerodrome
Warton Aerodrome’s restricted zone runs along the Ribble from Lytham towards Lea, on the western edge of Preston. We check every site against it.
HMP Preston
Prisons have restricted airspace around them. Sites near HMP Preston, close to the city centre, need extra planning.
Microlight flying
Microlight flying near Hoghton, south east of the city, makes that airspace higher risk. We plan any work nearby carefully.
City centre and university
Busy streets, parks and the student population mean city-centre flights need careful planning: take-off spots, landowner permissions and timing to keep the public 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 Preston 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 Preston assets with fewer site visits.
Other areas near Preston
We also have local pages for these nearby towns and cities. Distances are approximate, by road from Preston.
Do you cover all of central Lancashire?
Yes. As well as Preston, we survey Chorley, Leyland, Penwortham, Longridge, Garstang and the Ribble Valley. Send us the address and we’ll confirm.
Is my site inside the Springfields restriction zone?
Sites between the River Ribble and the M55 west of Preston may be inside the Springfields Flight Restriction Zone. We check every address before we quote and arrange any permission needed.
Can you survey university and student buildings?
Yes. We survey roofs and high-level details on campus and student accommodation without scaffolding, and can work around term times and occupancy.
How quickly can you get to a site in Preston?
Preston is about 35 miles from our Liverpool head office, so we can usually get to site quickly. Timing depends on the permissions your site needs and the weather. We’ll give you a date when we send your quote.
How much does a drone roof survey in Preston 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 Preston 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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