Drone Surveys
Some of the most important evidence on a building is also the hardest to reach. Kirkwood's drone surveys capture high-resolution imagery of facades, roofs, parapets and concealed elevations — without scaffolding, cherry-pickers or rope access.
What a Drone Survey Gives You
Rapid, safe inspection of external wall systems and cladding condition; close-range imagery of fixings, joints, fire barriers at openings and signs of deterioration; roof condition reporting; and a permanent visual record of the building at a point in time. Survey outputs integrate directly into our SBA, FRAEW and fire risk assessment work — or stand alone as condition evidence for owners, insurers and managing agents.
Faster, Safer, Cheaper Access
Drone inspection reaches in hours what traditional access methods reach in days, at a fraction of the cost and with no one working at height. Where an appraisal then requires physical verification — opening up, sampling, material identification — the drone survey tells us exactly where to look, so intrusive work is kept to the minimum the building needs.
Who This Is For
Building owners, factors and managing agents needing facade or roof condition evidence; clients commissioning SBAs and FRAEWs; insurers and lenders requiring visual verification.