Roof Inspection Survey
Surface condition, thermal performance, precise measurements and maintenance priorities. Thermal imaging, LiDAR and interior scanning give you the full picture, from the membrane to the moisture pathways inside.
Aerial & Site Services
We combine radiometric thermal sensors that reveal hidden leaks, insulation gaps and moisture penetration with precision LiDAR that measures pitch, area, ridges and spouting to the centimetre. You get a clear, prioritised report you can act on, and that every contractor can quote against on equal terms. Based in Christchurch, we inspect roofs from Dunedin to Auckland.
Our H30T payload maps temperature variation across the whole roof, pinpointing water infiltration, insulation failures and heat leakage so repairs are targeted rather than exploratory.
Centimetre-accurate 3D models give exact pitch, area and linear dimensions of ridges and spouting for repair estimates, tenders and insurance.
Thermal images, LiDAR data and expert recommendations combined in one report, so every bidder works from identical specifications.
Whether you're getting a new roof, solar panels, repairs or general maintenance, an independent drone survey before work begins gives you a dated, timestamped record of your roof's exact condition. That evidence belongs to you, not the contractor.
A roof leak enters at one point, travels through the structure and surfaces somewhere else entirely. An aerial survey finds where moisture gets in from outside. Our interior scan shows exactly where it goes inside.
By combining a drone thermal survey with a handheld Lixel K2 LiDAR scan of the ceiling space, we create a complete moisture pathway map. It links exterior entry points to interior damage on a single annotated model.
Multi-building campuses have roofs over corridors, walkways, wings and common areas that are expensive to scaffold. Our scheduled drone surveys cover the entire campus in a single visit and deliver a prioritised maintenance register for every building.
After a wind event, hailstorm or heavy weather, a wet, debris-covered roof is one of the most dangerous places to inspect. Our drones document the full extent of the damage without anyone setting foot on the roof:
How it works
We discuss your roof and your goal, whether routine maintenance, a leak investigation or tender preparation, and tailor the inspection to it.
Thermal, LiDAR and high-resolution imagery captured safely from the air, in a fraction of the time of a manual inspection.
Our team identifies issues, measures surfaces and turns raw data into clear findings on visible and hidden problems.
A report package with thermal scans, LiDAR models and maintenance recommendations, plus cost estimates and contractor introductions if needed.
What you receive
Why Drones At Work
H30T thermal and L2 LiDAR detect temperature differences as small as 0.5 °C and measure surfaces to within 2 cm.
No ladders, scaffolding or foot traffic on fragile roofs. Safer for people and for your property.
Certified thermographers with quantity surveying, loss adjusting and licensed building practitioner backgrounds.
Mobile operation from Christchurch, servicing Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and remote areas.
Who it’s for
Catch leaks and insulation issues before they damage interiors or disrupt tenants.
Accurate dimensional data for materials ordering, cost estimates and like-for-like tenders.
An independent, timestamped survey that separates pre-existing wear from event damage.
Scheduled surveys that protect warranties, plus thermal checks of electrical and mechanical equipment.
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FAQ
At least annually, plus after significant weather events, before and after winter, and before insurance renewals or property transactions.
No. The drone captures everything from the air, and where we need to trace a leak inside, our handheld LiDAR scans the ceiling space without roof access.
Safety and data quality come first. If conditions aren't suitable we reschedule at the earliest opportunity at no extra cost. Our drones handle light to moderate rain.
Yes. Our reports are dated, photographic and independent, and our team includes insurance loss-adjusting experience, so we know what adjusters need to see.
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