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Property Surveys, Floor Plans & Roof Inspections

A clearer picture of your property, inside and out.

Practical, non-intrusive property surveys for owners, contractors and project teams. We measure accessible spaces, prepare existing-layout floor plans and record visible condition, including drone-assisted roof inspections where a safe and lawful flight is feasible.

THE REQUIREMENT

When clients bring us in.

  • Existing drawings are missing or need checking before a refurbishment.
  • A roof, gutter or high-level feature needs a closer visual look.
  • You need dated photographs and clear observations before, during or after property works.

THE ENGINEERING

What we can help with.

  • Measured internal layouts, room dimensions and agreed ceiling heights
  • Existing floor plans, drawing verification and CAD updates
  • Drone-assisted visual roof inspections, including visible coverings, gutters and roof-level features
  • Ground-level photographic checks of accessible external features
  • Dated pre-works, post-works and construction progress photographic records
  • Schedules of visible condition, with annotated observations and follow-up recommendations

THE OUTPUT

Know what you’ll receive.

The exact package is agreed in your proposal. Typical deliverables include:

Measured floor plans

Dimensioned plans of accessible spaces, with agreed openings and fixed features, supplied as PDF and optional CAD files.

Roof & external photographs

Labelled photographs of visible roof and external features, identifying observed damage, debris or areas needing closer assessment.

Condition & progress records

Dated photographs and concise observations to support maintenance discussions and document changes over time.

Clear survey limitations

Coverage, agreed measurement accuracy, inaccessible areas and any need for further specialist assessment recorded with the findings.

GETTING STARTED

A useful first conversation.

Share the property address, approximate size, photographs or existing plans, and what you need the survey to establish. For roof inspections, include known access constraints and the features of concern. We confirm scope, deliverables, site suitability and any drone flight requirements before agreeing the visit.

We review the requirement, identify missing inputs and agree a scope, fee and programme before work begins.

These are dimensional and visual recording services, not structural investigations, RICS Home Surveys, valuations, legal boundary surveys, asbestos surveys, EPC assessments or compliance certification. Drone inspections depend on weather, airspace, access, privacy, applicable CAA requirements and suitable insurance. Images cannot confirm concealed defects, roof watertightness or structural adequacy; concerns requiring diagnosis are referred for appropriate specialist assessment.

How we approach the engineering

Your questions, answered.

Can you inspect my roof using a drone?

Where site conditions and flight rules allow, we can capture close visual records of roof coverings, gutters and other agreed roof-level features without walking on the roof. We check feasibility before booking. Some locations or conditions may require a different approach.

Can you prepare floor plans without existing drawings?

Yes. We measure accessible internal spaces and produce existing-layout plans to an agreed scope and accuracy. Tell us their intended use so any additional verification can be identified.

Can you record condition before or after building work?

Yes. Dated photographs and a schedule of visible observations can document accessible areas and changes. This is a factual record, not a guarantee that every defect has been identified or a certification of workmanship.

Is this a structural or homebuyer survey?

No. This service provides measurements, plans and visual records. Structural diagnosis, mortgage valuations, RICS Home Surveys and specialist statutory assessments require separately scoped expertise.

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