Close-Range Roof and Building Inspection

GeoMapDrone was commissioned to inspect a difficult-to-access roof valley where damaged or displaced tiles were suspected.

The drone was carefully positioned above and along the narrow valley, capturing detailed images of the tiles, valley channel, adjoining roof slopes and nearby chimney. This provided clear views of areas that would otherwise have required ladders, scaffolding or direct access onto the roof.

The photographs recorded the condition and alignment of the roof tiles, including several visibly replaced or differently coloured tiles. They also provided a detailed visual record of the valley and surrounding roof coverings for further assessment by the property owner or a roofing professional.

During the same survey, the drone was used to inspect a side elevation of the building. Close-range photographs clearly documented a vertical crack extending through the brickwork beneath an upper-storey window, enabling its position and extent to be reviewed safely from ground level.

The inspection delivered:

High-resolution photographs of difficult-to-reach areas
Detailed views of the roof valley and surrounding tiles
Clear documentation of cracking in the external brickwork
A permanent visual record for professional assessment and future comparison
Reduced need for preliminary work at height

Roof Valley half-length view — Roof Valley full length view

This survey demonstrates how close-range drone inspection can quickly provide useful evidence of potential building defects while reducing the risks and costs associated with conventional access.