Drone surveys in Sheffield: roof surveys and inspections across the city
Drone roof surveys, building inspections, thermal surveys and measured surveys across Sheffield, Rotherham and the edge of the Peak District.
Steep hills, stone villas, terraces, former steelworks and large commercial sites. We survey roofs and high-level details without scaffolding and deliver everything to your online portal.
Drone surveys across Sheffield
The city, its suburbs and the towns of South Yorkshire.
Sheffield is built on seven hills, with stone villas in the south west, terraces climbing the valleys, former steelworks and workshops in Kelham Island and the Don Valley, and a busy city centre. Steep streets make scaffolding and access equipment slow and costly to set up.
About a third of the city lies within the Peak District National Park. We survey for housing associations, the council, universities, landlords and commercial owners across the city and out to Rotherham, Stocksbridge and Dore.
- City centreOffices, apartments and civic buildings
- Kelham IslandFormer works and conversions
- Ecclesall & Nether EdgeVictorian villas and period homes
- Crookes & WalkleyTerraces on steep streets
- HillsboroughHousing and terraces
- Meadowhall & Don ValleyRetail and industrial sites
- Dore & TotleyLarge homes on the edge of the Peak
- StocksbridgeTown and housing
- RotherhamTown centre, housing and industry
- ChesterfieldMarket town and housing
Steep street or hillside building? We fly from a safe spot nearby and capture the whole roof, chimneys and walls without anyone working at height.
What we survey in Sheffield
Every service we offer is available in Sheffield. These are the ones Sheffield 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 Sheffield
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 Sheffield
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 Sheffield
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 Sheffield
Measured surveys
Point clouds, elevations, CAD drawings and Revit models from drone photogrammetry and LiDAR.
Architects, designers, developersMeasured surveys in Sheffield
Construction progress
Regular aerial photography, mapping and time lapse to record progress on Sheffield construction sites.
Contractors, developers, fundersConstruction progress in SheffieldFlying in Sheffield: what we plan around
Sheffield isn’t close to a major airport, but there are other things to plan around. These are the checks we make for every Sheffield address.
Football grounds and events
Bramall Lane, Hillsborough and other venues bring big crowds on match and event days. We plan around them and keep clear of the public.
Motorways and Meadowhall
Sites near the M1, the Parkway and Meadowhall need careful planning so we never fly over traffic or people.
Peak District National Park
Sites inside the National Park need the landowner’s permission for take-off and landing, and planning around exposed weather.
Rail lines
Lines run from Sheffield station towards Leeds, Manchester, Doncaster and the Midlands. 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield assets with fewer site visits.
Other areas near Sheffield
We also have local pages for these nearby towns and cities. Distances are approximate, by road from Sheffield.
Do you cover Rotherham and the surrounding area?
Yes. As well as Sheffield, we survey Rotherham, Stocksbridge, Dore, Totley, Chesterfield and the villages on the edge of the Peak District. Send us the address and we’ll confirm.
Can you survey buildings on steep streets?
Yes. Steep sites are where drones help most. We fly from a safe spot nearby and capture the whole roof without scaffolding or access equipment.
Can you fly in the Peak District?
Yes, with the landowner’s permission for take-off and landing. We arrange this as part of planning your survey and plan around the weather.
How quickly can you get to a site in Sheffield?
Sheffield is about 75 miles from our Liverpool head office, via the M62 and M1, so it’s straightforward for us to reach. 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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
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We book in, fly, capture and deliver to your secure online portal
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