Supporting
Long-Term Stewardship of Historic Buildings

No. Drone inspections are entirely non-contact. They are specifically suited to heritage properties because they allow detailed inspections to be completed without placing equipment on the building or disturbing historic fabric.

Yes. Aerial inspections are particularly well suited to examining towers, spires, roofs and other elevated architectural features that may be difficult to view safely from ground level.

Yes. Drone inspections are well suited to listed buildings because they provide a non-intrusive method of assessing high-level areas without physical contact with the building. This allows custodians to gain a clearer understanding of condition while helping to protect historic fabric.

Our inspections can identify a wide range of visible defects, including slipped slates, damaged roof coverings, deteriorating leadwork, blocked gutters, vegetation growth, cracked masonry, failed flashings, chimney defects and signs of water ingress. Early identification allows maintenance to be planned before problems become more extensive and costly.

Yes, in fact we recommend it. Many custodians choose periodic heritage drone inspections to monitor changes in building condition over time. Repeat inspections provide a valuable visual record that supports planned preventative maintenance, demonstrates responsible stewardship and helps identify gradual deterioration before significant repairs become necessary.

Not always. Many maintenance decisions can be made using the detailed imagery captured during a drone inspection. If repairs are required, scaffolding may still be needed for access, but a drone survey often helps define the scope of work before significant access costs are incurred.