Drone surveys in Swansea: roof surveys for the coastal city and Gower
Drone roof surveys, building inspections, thermal surveys and measured surveys across Swansea, Mumbles, Gower and Neath Port Talbot.
Victorian terraces on steep hillsides, a post-war city centre, the marina and university campuses. We survey roofs and high-level details without scaffolding and deliver everything to your online portal.
Drone surveys across Swansea
The city, the bay and the towns and villages around it.
Swansea’s terraces climb the hills above the bay in Mount Pleasant, Townhill and the Uplands, where steep streets make scaffolding awkward and costly. The city centre was rebuilt after the war, and the Maritime Quarter has newer flats and offices around the marina.
Wind and rain off Swansea Bay wear roofs, chimneys and gutters quickly. We work for housing associations, the council, the universities, landlords, surveyors and commercial owners across the city and out to Mumbles, Gower and Neath Port Talbot.
- City centrePost-war shops and offices
- Maritime QuarterFlats and offices around the marina
- Uplands & SkettyVictorian homes and terraces
- Mount Pleasant & TownhillTerraces on steep hills
- MorristonTown and housing
- MumblesSeaside village and homes
- GowerCoastal villages and farms
- University campusesSingleton Park and Bay Campus
- GorseinonTown and housing
- Neath & Port TalbotTowns and industrial sites
Steep street or exposed site? Hillside and coastal sites are where drones save the most. We fly from a safe spot nearby and capture the whole roof without anyone working at height.
What we survey in Swansea
Every service we offer is available in Swansea. These are the ones Swansea 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 Swansea
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 Swansea
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 Swansea
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 Swansea
Measured surveys
Point clouds, elevations, CAD drawings and Revit models from drone photogrammetry and LiDAR.
Architects, designers, developersMeasured surveys in Swansea
Construction progress
Regular aerial photography, mapping and time lapse to record progress on Swansea construction sites.
Contractors, developers, fundersConstruction progress in SwanseaFlying in Swansea: the airspace we plan around
These are the checks we make for every Swansea address before we quote.
Swansea Airport
Swansea Airport, on Fairwood Common west of the city, has a Flight Restriction Zone that reaches out towards Mumbles and across Gower. Sites nearby need permission, which we arrange.
HMP Swansea
The prison near the seafront, close to the city centre, has restricted airspace around it. Nearby sites need extra planning.
Seafront, stadium and events
The beach, the seafront and match days at the Swansea.com Stadium bring crowds. We plan take-off spots and timings to keep clear of the public.
Rail lines
The South Wales Main Line runs into Swansea station from Cardiff and London. 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 Swansea 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 Swansea assets with fewer site visits.
Other areas near Swansea
We also have local pages for these nearby towns and cities. Distances are approximate, by road from Swansea.
Do you cover Gower and Neath Port Talbot?
Yes. As well as the city, we survey Mumbles, Gower, Gorseinon, Neath, Port Talbot and the towns and villages around Swansea. Send us the address and we’ll confirm.
Is my site near Swansea Airport?
Sites close to the airport 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 Swansea?
Swansea is about 190 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 Swansea 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 Swansea 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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