What Is a Drone Dilapidation Survey?
A dilapidation survey, also called a pre-construction condition survey, records the condition of a property and its neighbouring buildings before construction, demolition or groundworks begin. Capturing this from the air with a drone lets us document roofs, upper elevations, boundaries and hard-to-reach areas that a ground-level survey would miss, creating a clear, time-stamped visual record. If a dispute over damage arises during or after the works, that record is invaluable evidence. As a CAA-authorised, GVC-licensed, fully insured and Constructionline-accredited operator, we carry out condition surveys on construction and development sites across the UK. For a faster, photograph-based read on a single building, see our AI-assisted building observation reports (see a sample report).
How the Drone Process Works
We agree the properties and areas to be recorded, the site itself and any neighbouring buildings that could be affected, and plan the flight.
Our pilot captures systematic, high-resolution imagery of roofs, elevations, boundaries and existing defects from the air, including areas no ground survey can reach.
We record the whole agreed scope thoroughly, so the pre-works condition is clearly and completely documented.
You receive the full set of time-stamped images and video, delivered digitally as a clear visual record you can archive and refer back to.
Who It's For
Why Choose a Drone Dilapidation Survey?
A clear, time-stamped visual record of pre-works condition is powerful evidence if damage is later alleged.
Roofs, chimneys, upper elevations and boundaries are all documented from the air, not just what's visible from street level.
Whole sites and neighbouring properties are recorded in a single visit, with no scaffolding or access equipment and no need to enter every building.
Re-fly the same scope once works are complete to compare condition and settle any questions quickly.
What You Receive
Frequently Asked Questions
Areas We Cover
Based in Cumbria, we travel across the UK for survey and inspection work. We regularly operate throughout Cumbria and the Lake District, across the North West and North East, and up to the Scottish border, and take on projects nationwide.