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Drone surveys for education estates. Planned around the school day.
Condition, roof, thermal and measured surveys for schools, academy trusts, colleges and universities, with no scaffolding and minimal disruption to teaching.
Scaffolds or cherry pickers
BINDT thermographers
CAA Operational Authorisation
Public liability cover
Built around the challenges education estates face
Schools and campuses must stay safe, dry and open, often on tight budgets.
Knowing where to spend
Limited budgets need clear condition data to target the buildings and elements that need it most.
We help with School Condition Surveys →
RAAC and structural concerns
Some school buildings contain RAAC. You need to know where it is and what condition it’s in.
We help with RAAC Inspections →
Surveys that fit the timetable
Scaffold on a school is distruptive. Drone surveys are quick and can happen out of hours.
We help with Roof Surveys →
Flat roofs and water ingress
Large flat roofs over classrooms and halls are prone to leaks that disrupt teaching.
We help with Flat Roof Inspections →
Heat loss surveys
Older blocks lose heat. Thermal surveys show where to invest first.
We help with Thermal Surveys →
Expansion and refurbishment
New blocks and refurbishments need accurate drawings and site data.
We help with Measured Surveys →
Surveys for every part of the education estate
From a single primary school to a university campus, with one consistent method and one portal.
Education Building Condition Surveys
Roof and building condition across your schools, nursery’s and universties, rated and ready to prioritise.
RAAC Inspections
Help locate and monitor RAAC roofs and panels.
Roof Surveys
Close-up imagery of every roof, without scaffolding.
Flat Roof Inspections
Thermal and visual checks to find leaks and trapped moisture.
Thermal Surveys
Find heat loss and moisture across the estate.
Measured Surveys
Topo, 3D, CAD drawings and Revit models for projects.
Multi-Site Surveys
Consistent data across every school or campus building.
The right survey at every stage
From routine condition surveys to new building works, here’s where each service fits.
Inspect
Regular inspections without disrupting school operations.
Diagnose
Find the cause of roofing leaks, water ingress and heat loss.
Prioritise
Target maintenance budgets where they’re needed most.
Every school, rated and ready to prioritise
We organise every survey by school, building and element, and can add red, amber and green ratings so estates teams know where to spend first.
- One portal for every school
- Organised by school, building and roof zone
- RAG ratings for roofs, façades and rainwater goods
- Easy to share with surveyors and contractors
| School | Roof | Façade | Gutters | Windows |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Primary | Good | Monitor | Good | Good |
| Riverside Academy | Action | Good | Monitor | Monitor |
| St Anne’s Primary | Monitor | Good | Good | Action |
| Hillcrest High | Good | Monitor | Action | Good |
| Meadow Lane Infants | Good | Good | Monitor | Good |
Illustrative example
We don’t carry out repairs or remedial works, so our findings are always objective.
A survey partner that works around education
We work with local authorities, academy trusts, independent schools, colleges and universities, planning every survey around pupils, students and staff.
Majority of surveys take place during school holidays, but we can also operate before the school day if required.
We can assess condition, produce CAD drawings, revit models & more, on a single visit.
Same capture method on every school lets you see consistent data across your building portfolio.
Constructionline Gold, SafeContractor and SSIP accredited. We’re the trusted experts.
Keeping you compliant
Everything your procurement and compliance teams need before we fly.
Certificates, insurance and RAMS for your supplier records.
The rules we fly by, explained in plain English.
CAA, Constructionline Gold, SafeContractor, SSIP and more.
Survey and drone terms in plain English.
- CAA OA 11363
- Constructionline Gold
- SafeContractor
- SSIP
- BINDT Level 2
- ARPAS-UK
- Cyber Essentials
Education estate questions
If yours isn’t answered here, give us a call on 0345 017 5592.
Will the survey disrupt school operations?
Generally no. We usually survey schools during the holidays. However, if you have something urgent that can’t wait, then feel free to contact us. We can also work before or after the school day to help minimise any potential disruption.
Do you capture images of pupils?
We plan flights to avoid capturing people and focus on roofs and building fabric. Surveys are usually done when pupils aren’t on site.
Can you survey a whole trust or campus?
Yes. We use the same method at every site and deliver everything through one portal.
Can you help with RAAC?
Yes. See our RAAC inspections page.
Have you surveyed schools before?
Yes. See our school case study, where one visit delivered six survey outputs.
Tell us about your estate
Send us the address and a brief description of what you need, and we’ll come back with clear pricing and deliverable options.