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Drone surveys in Newcastle: roof surveys and inspections across Tyneside
Drone roof surveys, building inspections, thermal surveys and measured surveys across Newcastle, Gateshead and Tyneside.
From Grainger Town’s listed streets to Tyneside flats, retail parks and commercial roofs, we survey roofs and high-level details without scaffolding. We handle the airspace clearance, fly the site and deliver everything to your online portal.
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- Constructionline Gold
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- SSIP
- £10m Public & Employers Liability
- £1m Professional Indemnity
- ARPAS-UK Member
- BINDT
- NEBOSH
Drone surveys across Newcastle and Tyneside
The city, Gateshead and the towns of Tyne and Wear.
Newcastle is the largest city in the North East. Its centre includes Grainger Town’s listed sandstone streets, the Quayside and university buildings, surrounded by Victorian terraces, Tyneside flats, estates, retail parks and industrial sites.
We survey for housing associations, councils, universities, surveyors and commercial landlords across Tyneside, including Gateshead, North Tyneside and South Tyneside.
- City centre & Grainger TownListed buildings, shops and offices
- QuaysideOffices, apartments and bridges
- Jesmond & HeatonVictorian homes and student housing
- GosforthPeriod homes
- Benwell & ElswickTerraces and Tyneside flats
- Walker & BykerHousing estates
- GatesheadTown centre, retail and industry
- Team ValleyTrading estate and commercial units
- North TynesideWallsend, Tynemouth and Whitley Bay
- South TynesideSouth Shields and Jarrow
Retail park or commercial roof? Large flat roofs are quick to survey by drone, with no access equipment and no disruption to shops or tenants below.
What we survey in Newcastle
Every service we offer is available in Newcastle. These are the ones Newcastle clients book most.
Roof surveys
Close-up imagery of every slope, valley, flashing and gutter on pitched and flat roofs, with an optional written condition report.
Drone inspections
Close inspections of roofs, chimneys, towers and structures, focused on the areas that matter to you.
Chimney surveys
Close-up drone imagery of chimney stacks, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, with no scaffolding or ladders.
School inspections
Roof and building condition surveys for schools and colleges, with no scaffolding and visits planned around the school day.
Flying in Newcastle: the airspace we plan around
Newcastle sits inside controlled airspace. These are the checks we make for every Newcastle address before we quote.
Newcastle International Airport
The city lies inside the airport’s controlled airspace, so flights need clearance from Newcastle air traffic control. We arrange this before the survey date.
Hospital helicopters
Air ambulance helicopters land at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in the city centre. We plan around their operations when flying nearby.
City centre and Quayside
Busy streets, the Quayside and events mean city-centre flights need careful planning: take-off spots, landowner permissions and timing to keep the public safe.
Rail and Metro
The East Coast Main Line and the Tyne and Wear Metro run across the city. Network Rail has its own rules for drones near its property, on top of CAA rules.
Restricted doesn’t mean impossible
Restricted zones need more planning and the right permissions. They don’t stop a survey going ahead. Our pilots and office team work together to get approval for even the trickiest Newcastle sites.
- Airspace checked for every address before we quote
- Permissions requested on your behalf
- Risk assessment and method statement (RAMS) for every job
- Weather planned in, including thermal survey conditions
From address to results in four steps
Tell us where the site is and what you need, using the quote form or by phone.
Free desk-based check of airspace, access and the best capture method. Fixed quote usually the same working day.
Air traffic control, landowner and site permissions arranged, plus RAMS for your site team.
Survey carried out on the agreed date. Images in your secure portal within 48 hours, reports to follow.
Mapping and surveyor support
As well as imagery and reports, we produce maps, 3D models, point clouds and internal and external scans, so surveyors can measure and report on Newcastle assets with fewer site visits.
Other areas near Newcastle
We also have local pages for these nearby towns and cities. Distances are approximate, by road from Newcastle.
Do you cover all of Tyneside?
Yes. As well as Newcastle, we survey Gateshead, the Team Valley, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and the rest of Tyne and Wear. Send us the address and we’ll confirm.
Do you need airport clearance to fly in Newcastle?
Yes. The city is inside Newcastle International Airport’s controlled airspace, so we get clearance from air traffic control before the flight. We arrange this as part of planning your survey.
Can you survey retail parks and commercial roofs?
Yes. Large flat roofs are well suited to drone surveys. We capture the whole roof, outlets and rooflights in one visit, with no disruption to tenants below.
How quickly can you get to a site in Newcastle?
We have strategically located pilots living in Newcastle, so we can usually get to your site quickly. Timing depends on the permissions your site needs and the weather. We’ll give you a date when we send your quote.
How much does a drone roof survey in Newcastle cost?
Our drone roof inspections start from £250 + VAT for domestic properties and £350 + VAT for commercial properties, the same as anywhere else we cover. Larger sites and portfolios are quoted individually. See our drone survey prices.
Do I need to be on site for the survey?
Not usually. For most surveys we only need permission to access the area we fly from.
Get your fixed-fee quote
Send us the Newcastle address or postcode. We’ll do the rest.
Tell us where the property is and what you need. We’ll carry out a free desk-based assessment covering airspace, access and site constraints, then send a fixed-fee quote, usually the same working day.
Send your postcode and requirements using the form
We assess your site remotely: airspace checks, access and the right capture method
You receive a fixed quote with no hidden extras
We book in, fly, capture and deliver to your secure online portal
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