Drone technology is being utilised by block and estate managers LRPM in tandem with technology company Birds Eye View Aerial Surveys, which they claim cuts costs from £2,000 to £300.
Using drones can secure high resolution images from above, enabling the tracking of problems like dislodged tiles, guttering failures or sagging rafters.
Letitia Randell, managing director of LRPM, said: “The ability to quickly and accurately survey buildings from the air allows us to provide a state-of-the-art service at a fraction of the normal cost.”
“Regular inspections ensure that maintenance issues are identified before they become expensive repairs, saving leaseholders time and money amid so many rising service charges in the present cost of living crisis.”
“The beauty of working with Birds Eye View Aerial Surveys is that their teams are not just drone operators or photographers – they are specialists in the building repair and maintenance sector.”
“They know what they’re looking at as they do the surveys and can react accordingly.”
For commercial and residential buildings, it is generally recommended that roof surveys are carried out every two to four years depending on the age and condition of the building.
