Drone Roof and Building Inspections in Glasgow
Glasgow's roofscape is defined by its Victorian architecture: sandstone tenements, Merchant City conversions and West End townhouses, alongside newer Clyde-side developments. Tenement roofs in particular are high, shared and awkward to access, which makes a drone survey a practical option for factors and owners who need a clear picture of slates, leadwork and chimneyheads. Glasgow Airport's Flight Restriction Zone is to the west, around the airport and Paisley, and the city centre and West End are outside it.
What a drone roof inspection covers
Visual and thermal roof and building surveys for factors, surveyors, owners and developers. Work a drone survey suits in Glasgow includes tenement roof and chimneyhead condition surveys, leadwork and valley inspection on Victorian and Merchant City stock, and flat-roof surveys on Clyde-side developments. The usual deliverable is dated high-resolution stills and video, with thermal added where damp or heat loss is the question.
Local airspace and access
Glasgow Airport's Flight Restriction Zone runs from the ground to 2,000 feet at all times over the airport and parts of Paisley, Renfrew, Braehead and Clydebank, and a drone may only fly inside it with the airport's permission. The city centre, the Merchant City, Finnieston, the West End and Govan are outside any permanent drone restriction zone. Temporary restrictions can also be published, so check the date of the flight as well as the address.
What it costs
A drone roof inspection in Glasgow typically runs from around 150 to 500 pounds, depending on the size and height of the building. A written report is usually charged on top, and thermal imaging is quoted per project.
See how charter types and fees work on the pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
Can a drone inspect a tenement roof?
Yes. A drone gives factors and owners a full view of a shared tenement roof that is otherwise hard to reach, without scaffolding.
Can a drone inspect chimneys and leadwork?
Yes. Chimneyheads, leadwork and valley gutters are all visible from the air in a drone roof survey.
Looking for other aerial work in the area? See all drone services in Glasgow or learn more about drone roof and building inspections in general.
Fly drones for work in Glasgow? Terasor is looking for pilots across the city and the west of Scotland. See what a pilot account includes.
Related reading: How to hire a drone pilot and what it costs