PointBIM provides CAA-approved drone surveys to support building surveyors, architects, and project teams in London. Using aerial inspection methods, we capture accurate photographic data of building roofs, façades, and external conditions that are difficult or unsafe to access from the ground.
Aerial Inspections and Data Capture
Our drone surveys are used for:
- Photographic Roof Inspections – identify defects, measure roof layouts, and confirm conditions without scaffolding or cherry pickers.
- Façade Surveys – capture detailed imagery of elevations and high-level features.
- Photogrammetry (on request) – generate 3D roof-level models that can be aligned with terrestrial laser scans for complete datasets.
Why Use Drone Surveys?
Drone surveys add value where traditional methods are slow, disruptive, or unsafe. Key benefits:
- Safe Access – inspect hard-to-reach areas without scaffolding.
- Cost-Effective – reduce the need for physical access equipment.
- Speed – quick data capture across large or tall buildings.
- Integration – combine aerial imagery with ground-based point cloud data for a complete picture.
Licensed and Approved Operations
We are CAA-approved for commercial drone operations in the UK. All flights are carried out under the correct permissions, with full insurance and risk assessments in place. This ensures surveys meet legal and safety requirements while providing clients with professional deliverables.
What You Receive
Depending on the project, outputs can include:
- High-resolution aerial photographs
- Condition survey imagery for building surveyors
- Annotated roof plans or reports
- Photogrammetry outputs (mesh or point cloud) – where required
Typical Drone Survey Projects
We provide drone surveys for:
- Building surveyors needing roof inspections
- Architects requiring façade or roof layouts for design work
- Developers or estates teams needing condition imagery for due diligence or planning
Get a Drone Survey Quote in London
If you need a safe and accurate aerial survey in London, contact PointBIM today. We provide drone inspections as a standalone service or combined with laser scanning to give a complete data package.
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