DRONE INSPECTIONS
A picture tells a thousand words - the use of a camera pole or drone inspection can reveal those hard to see areas where problems may not be readily visible. Often we will take between 400-500 photos during an inspection, for a larger property, this could increase to 800-900 photos!
We will also include relevant photos in both Level 2 and Level 3 reports to show you where we are talking about and to make it easier to understand areas of defects.
Of course, not all properties have visible defects such as those shown here. However, you may be interested to see some of those spotted on earlier surveys.
Whilst our surveyors always have their drone or camera pole with them for inspections, sometimes these inspections are limited due to weather, overhead power cables, trees or even nearby aviation restrictions if the property is located near to an airport but wherever possible, we will always do our best to give you a comprehensive inspection.
There are no additional costs involved for drone and camera pole inspections, these are included as part of our service for our clients.
Cracking noted to the chimney stack
Lack of flaunching not visible from ground level, this pot is starting to lean
This roof covering is reaching the end of its' life
Debris caught behind the stack cannot be seen from ground level
The valley gutter only visible from above
The gutter behind the parapet wall
The cracking of the flaunching only visible close up
This stack has had many repairs over the years
Another valley gutter between the roof structures
Temporary repairs to prevent water ingress
From above, the flat roof coverings are visible for inspection
More temporary repairs to stop water ingress to the conservatory roof
The valleys cannot be seen without a drone or camera pole
Patch-repairs here with sheets of corrugated metal
The juncture between thatch and tiled roofs
This roof covering has been patched but further repairs are needed now
The old mortar has failed causing the roof covering to fall away.
Another awkward area for inspection
What can't be seen from ground level
This roof covering has seen better days
Good example of "spalling" or delamination of the roof tiles.
This early dormer is just about in tact
Another hidden area between the two roof structures
From ground level no one would know the flues are open to the weather and nesting birds
A lack of maintenance noted to the valley and barge boards and DIY repairs holding the tiles to the verge (edge) in place