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Drone surveys for local authorities. Every site, one portal.
Condition, RAAC, access and multi-site surveys across schools, public buildings and infrastructure, delivered safely and consistently through a single online portal.
Scaffolds or cherry pickers
BINDT thermographers
CAA Operational Authorisation
Public liability cover
Built around the challenges council teams face
Every service answers a real problem for property, estates and compliance teams in the public sector.
Hundreds of buildings, one team
Keeping condition data current across schools, offices, depots and community buildings is a huge task for a small team.
We help with Multi-Site Inspections →
Know where it is
Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete was used in many public buildings. You need to find it and monitor it safely.
We help with RAAC Inspections →
Buildings open to everyone
Public buildings need to be accessible, and visitors want to know what to expect before they arrive.
We help with Disability Access Surveys →
Spend where it’s needed
Scaffolding every building just to inspect it isn’t affordable. Drones show where the problems really are.
We help with Roof Surveys →
Occupied buildings stay open
Schools and offices can’t close for inspections. Drone surveys work around occupants with minimal disruption.
We help with Building Surveys →
Decisions you can defend
Capital programmes and funding bids need clear, dated evidence of condition.
We help with Schedule of Condition →
Surveys for the whole public estate
The services listed under Local Authority in our menu, delivered through one team and one portal.
Multi-Site Inspections
Consistent roof, façade and condition data across your whole estate, delivered through one branded portal.
RAAC Inspections
Locate and monitor RAAC roof planks without loading the structure.
Disability Access Surveys
Visual access audits of approach routes, entrances and facilities.
School Condition Surveys
Roof and building condition data across your schools estate.
Public Buildings
Inspections of offices, libraries, leisure centres and depots.
Highway Surveys
Aerial imagery and data for highways and public realm.
Bridge Surveys
Close visual inspection of bridges and structures without access equipment.
The right survey for every decision
From understanding what you have to delivering capital works, here’s where each service fits.
Deliver
Record condition before works and monitor progress.
Your whole estate, rated and ready to prioritise
We organise every survey by site, building and element, and can add red, amber and green ratings so your team can target budgets where they’re needed most.
- One branded portal for every site
- Organised by site, building and elevation
- RAG ratings for roofs, gutters and walls
- Easy to share with contractors and surveyors
| Site | Roof | Gutters | Walls | RAAC check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary school A | Good | Monitor | Good | Good |
| Primary school B | Action | Monitor | Good | Monitor |
| Secondary school C | Monitor | Good | Good | Good |
| Community centre D | Good | Action | Monitor | Good |
| Library E | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Illustrative example
We don’t carry out repairs or remedial works, so our findings are always objective.
A survey partner for the public sector
We work with local authorities, schools and public bodies that need reliable information across large, varied estates, delivered safely and without closing buildings.
Large estates surveyed in weeks, not months.
Every site, report and image in one place.
Surveys planned around schools and public services.
Constructionline Gold, SafeContractor and SSIP accredited.
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 delivered before every flight.
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
Local authority questions
If yours isn’t answered here, give us a call on 0345 017 5592.
Can you survey schools during term time?
Yes. We plan flights around the school day and agree take-off areas and timings with the site team in advance.
Can you help identify RAAC?
Aerial imagery helps assess roof condition and locate areas for further investigation without loading the structure. Confirmation of RAAC needs an intrusive inspection by a qualified engineer.
How is the data delivered?
Through a secure, branded online portal organised by site and building, ready to share with your team and contractors.
Are you accredited for public sector work?
We hold Constructionline Gold, SafeContractor and SSIP, with £10m public and employers’ liability. Request our compliance pack for your supplier records.
Can you survey sites across the country?
Yes. We have pilots across mainland UK and use the same method at every site.
Planning a survey of your estate?
Send us a list of sites and what you need from each, and we’ll come back with clear pricing and a programme to suit.