Fast, Safe, and Detailed Drone Surveys in South Wales
RICS/RPSA Accredited Surveying for Difficult-to-Access Areas Across Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot, Llanelli, and Carmarthen
As an RICS/RPSA Accredited Surveyor, we leverage advanced drone technology to provide safe, highly detailed, and cost-effective inspections of roofs, chimneys, and high-level structures.
Traditional methods can be costly, time-consuming, and carry inherent risks. Our drone surveys eliminate the need for scaffolding or ladders in most residential scenarios, giving you a clear, condition-based assessment faster than ever before.
Why Choose a Drone Survey for Your Property?
Drone technology is revolutionising how we assess property defects, making it particularly valuable for homeowners, buyers, and sellers in areas like South Wales with a mix of older and modern housing stock.
| Benefit | How It Helps You |
| Safety First | Eliminates the risks associated with accessing high or fragile roofs, keeping everyone safe. |
| Cost-Effective | Avoids the significant expense and delay of hiring scaffolding or high-access platforms. |
| Speed & Efficiency | Inspections can be carried out rapidly and are scheduled easily around your availability. |
| High Detail | Our drones capture high-resolution imagery and 4K video, identifying hairline cracks, slipped tiles, or blocked gullies that might be missed from the ground. |
| Access Difficulties | Essential for properties with complex roof structures, listed buildings, or areas that are otherwise inaccessible due to health and safety concerns. |
What Our Aerial Inspection Covers
Our drone surveys are integrated into our professional surveying service. We don’t just provide photos—we provide expert analysis and context.
The inspection process is comprehensive:
- Pilot Safety Checks: We conduct all necessary flight plan checks, landowner permissions, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations.
- Systematic Flight: We perform a methodical flight pattern around the roofline, chimney stacks, gables, and gutters, capturing multiple angles and close-up shots of potential defects.
- Expert Reporting: The high-resolution footage and stills are reviewed by your RICS/RPSA Accredited Surveyor. We interpret the visual evidence to diagnose the underlying defect, providing an official report on the condition of the roof structure.
Common Defects Identified:
- Slipped, broken, or missing roof tiles/slates.
- Blocked, cracked, or misaligned gutters and downpipes.
- Defective or cracked chimney flaunching and pointing.
- Leadwork deterioration around valleys and flashings.
- Moss and biological growth issues affecting the roof material.
Need to Inspect a High-Level Defect?
Don’t wait for a small leak to become a big problem. Our drone surveys offer peace of mind with minimal fuss.
Contact us today to book your aerial inspection or discuss how a drone survey can be incorporated into your Level 2 or Level 3 RICS Home Survey in Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot, Llanelli, or Carmarthen.
📞 Phone: 07436 211 891
📧 Email: mail@benwheeler.co.uk