Drone surveys in Stoke: roof surveys across the Potteries
Drone roof surveys, building inspections, thermal surveys and measured surveys across Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme and North Staffordshire.
Former pottery works, bottle kilns, Victorian terraces and large warehouses. We survey roofs and high-level details without scaffolding and deliver everything to your online portal.
Drone surveys across Stoke-on-Trent
The six towns of the Potteries, Newcastle-under-Lyme and the towns around them.
Stoke-on-Trent is made up of six towns: Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley, Stoke, Fenton and Longton. The Potteries left behind former pottery works, listed bottle kilns and streets of Victorian terraces, alongside post-war estates and newer housing.
Along the A500 and A50 are large warehouses, factories and business parks. We survey for housing associations, the council, schools, landlords, facilities managers and commercial owners across North Staffordshire.
- HanleyCity centre, shops and offices
- BurslemPottery works and listed buildings
- TunstallTown centre and terraces
- StokeTown centre and the station
- FentonTerraces and industrial units
- LongtonBottle kilns and former works
- TrenthamHomes and retail
- Newcastle-under-LymeTown, homes and the university
- KidsgroveTown and housing
- Meir & Blythe BridgeHousing and business parks
Pottery works or bottle kiln? We capture large old roofs, chimneys and kilns in one visit, and can add a measured survey for conversion or redevelopment plans.
What we survey in Stoke
Every service we offer is available in Stoke. These are the ones Stoke 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 Stoke
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 Stoke
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 Stoke
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 Stoke
Measured surveys
Point clouds, elevations, CAD drawings and Revit models from drone photogrammetry and LiDAR.
Architects, designers, developersMeasured surveys in Stoke
Construction progress
Regular aerial photography, mapping and time lapse to record progress on Stoke construction sites.
Contractors, developers, fundersConstruction progress in StokeFlying in Stoke: what we plan around
Stoke has no airport restrictions, but there is plenty to plan around. These are the checks we make for every Stoke address.
Royal Stoke University Hospital
The air ambulance flies in and out of the hospital helipad. We take extra care with sites nearby and plan around helicopter flights.
Stadiums and events
Match days at the bet365 Stadium and Vale Park, and other events, bring crowds. We plan survey dates and timings around them.
Busy roads and town centres
The A500 and the M6 run through and past the city. We choose take-off spots away from busy roads and keep clear of the public.
Rail lines
The line through Stoke station connects Manchester with London 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 Stoke 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 Stoke assets with fewer site visits.
Other areas near Stoke
We also have local pages for these nearby towns and cities. Distances are approximate, by road from Stoke.
Do you cover North Staffordshire?
Yes. As well as the six towns, we survey Newcastle-under-Lyme, Kidsgrove, Leek, Stone and the villages around them. Send us the address and we’ll confirm.
Can you survey bottle kilns and old pottery works?
Yes. A drone survey doesn’t touch the structure, so it’s well suited to listed kilns and old works buildings. We capture roofs, chimneys and brickwork in one visit.
Can you survey housing estates?
Yes. We survey whole estates in one visit, so housing providers can plan roof repairs and retrofit work. We can add a thermal survey to show where heat is being lost.
How quickly can you get to a site in Stoke?
Stoke is about 55 miles from our Liverpool head office, straight down the M6, 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 Stoke 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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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