Effective building maintenance is more important today than ever before. It’s vital for safety, sustainability, and managing costs. Choosing the right services here can provide a massive array of benefits. Drone surveys have become integral, revolutionising the industry. We want to have a closer look to showcase why they are the future of building maintenance and how they will fundamentally change how we do it. Then, if you want to arrange expert services in Northern England, you can rely on us.
Tradition
Before the development of drones and high quality photography, surveying buildings was a very hands-on task. It would involve the use of scaffolding and people physically having to access the building to inspect it. As a result, it can be time consuming, disruptive, costly, and create hazards.
The biggest problem is it can take a surprisingly long time to coordinate the use of scaffolding. Depending on the project, it could require weeks of work to do risk assessments, design the scaffold, get planning permission, and then set everything up. It could lead to longer delays, bigger disruptions, and higher costs, especially if maintenance teams are waiting around for access. In addition, any problems like leaks and structural problems may be getting worse all the time.
Fundamental change
The development of drone technology is changing everything. It is much faster to do a risk assessment and get permission to fly drones, even in busy urban areas. So, the inspection can begin much sooner. There is also far less disruption and lower costs because you don’t need to install scaffolding. Overall, drone surveys provide an incredible amount of value.
One of the best things about using drones to survey buildings is they can utilise different tech. For example, they can record video in 4K to give a great insight into the condition of the building. Even better, some drones feature thermal imaging. As a result, they can check for all kinds of issues that a person couldn’t see, including heat loss and water ingress. It can help you to decide exactly what maintenance you need to do.
The industry is already adapting to the value that drones can offer. Crucially, insurers are encouraging their use to gather evidence for claims and risk assessments. They provide the most reliable visual data.
There is even more potential value if you use drones to manage portfolios. Periodic surveys provide a bank of data for the portfolio. Therefore, it becomes easier to predict maintenance needs based on factors like the age of buildings, location, construction materials, and time since they were last maintained.
Talk to us about drone surveys for all kinds of building maintenance
Precision Cleaning Northern Ltd was very quick to invest in drone technology. We could see the benefits and value it offers in terms of faster, flexible, safer surveys. It’s a fantastic solution for inspecting roofs and guttering, especially for tall buildings and situations where access is difficult. Even better, it integrates effectively with our other services; if a survey finds issues, we can arrange roof cleaning, repairs, renovation, and more.
So, if you want to arrange professional drone surveys for any kind of buildings anywhere in Northern England, please get in touch. We’re reliable experts, ensuring compliance with regulations for flying drones in various locations. We’ll do all the relevant paperwork before flights, and have professional pilots to ensure you get the best service every time.
