Stirling Drone Surveys
Professional drone surveys in Stirling and across Central Scotland delivered by experienced RICS Surveyors
Aerial inspections
Combining traditional inspection expertise with drone technology, we deliver surveys of residential, commercial, and public buildings, helping clients assess building fabric at height without the disruption, cost, or risk of conventional access methods.
High resolution images
Our surveys deliver clear, high‑quality imagery to support confident, informed decision‑making. Using advanced drone technology, we capture high‑resolution photographs and 4K video to document building condition with accuracy and clarity.
Legally compliant flights
All flights are conducted in full accordance with the UK Drone and Model Aircraft Code and under our Operational Authorisation issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Cost effective
By reducing the need for specialist access equipment and minimising time on site, drone surveys provide a more efficient and economical solution for external condition inspections.
The Advantages
Safer inspections
Inspect roofs and elevated elements without placing surveyors on fragile surfaces, ladders or scaffolding. Keeping people on the ground reduces risk while still delivering a thorough survey.
Faster turnaround
Large roof areas and difficult elevations can be surveyed quickly, helping you identify issues sooner and move to maintenance or repair decisions without delay.
Access to difficult areas
Drones make it easier to inspect steep roofs, tall façades, parapets, chimneys, gutters and other areas that are awkward, fragile or costly to reach using conventional methods.
Clear, detailed evidence
High-resolution imagery provides a close-up view of defects such as missing slates, damaged flashings, blocked gutters, and decayed masonry, helping support accurate reporting and decision-making.
Less disruption on site
Because many surveys can be completed without scaffolding, cherry pickers or lengthy setup, drone inspections can reduce disruption to occupants, visitors and day-to-day operations.
Better maintenance planning
Accurate visual records help you prioritise repairs, monitor deterioration over time and plan maintenance with greater confidence.
We Inspect
Flashings
Splits & cracks
Displacement
Deficient overlaps
Failed mastic
Cracked pointing
Loose fixing
Poor installation
Gutters
Leaf debris
Blocked outlets
Split leadwork
Leaking joints
Sagging
Poor drainage
Corrosion & cracks
Chimneys
Movement
Loose pots
Missing cowls
Masonry decay
Open joints
Render failure
Unventilated flues
Roofs
Slate & tile defects
Missing slates & tiles
Loose ridges
Blocked valleys
Pipe flashings
Moss growth
Fascia
Paint deterioration
Rotten timber
Loose boards
Sagging
Water stains
Splits & gaps
Façades
Loose masonry
Structural cracks
Decay & spalling
Open joints
Render failure
Corroding fixings
Vegetation growth
CAA Authorised
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) PDRA01 Operational Authorisation allows us to operate drones within 150 m of residential, commercial, industrial, or recreational areas
Qualified drone pilots
GVC and A2CofC certified, demonstrating the skills and qualifications to operate drones safely in higher‑risk environments, including built‑up areas
Fully insured
Covered for third party liability to EC 785/2004 (the minimum legal insurance requirements for all commercial drone operators in the UK and EU)
