Sector reference · Updated 7 August 2026
Drone surveys for property management
Planned maintenance and rapid inspection services for property portfolios across the North West — inspect more properties, more frequently, with better evidence, at a fraction of scaffold costs.
Short answer
Image Surveys Limited (CAA Operator ID GBR-OP-K3GKP2JCP5DJ) works with facilities managers, housing associations, commercial property owners, managing agents and right-to-manage companies who need efficient roof and building inspections across property portfolios.
Drone surveys eliminate scaffold cost and delay. A portfolio of 120 properties that would require several weeks of scaffold-assisted inspection can be completed in four days, with a prioritised defect schedule and annotated imagery for every address delivered digitally. Emergency 24/7 callout is available for storm damage, fire and flood across the North West.
Who we work with
- Housing associations and registered providers
- Facilities managers and asset managers
- Commercial property owners and developers
- Managing agents and block managers
- RTM and RMC companies
- Local councils and social landlords
- Commercial portfolio landlords
Problems we solve
- Roof and façade inspections across a large estate without scaffolding, ladders or access equipment
- Prioritising maintenance spend with clear photographic condition evidence and defect scheduling
- Emergency damage assessments after storm, fire or flooding — available 24/7
- Pre- and post-works documentation for contractor accountability and snagging
- Supporting service charge decisions and Section 20 consultations with visual evidence
- Regulatory compliance for health and safety and planned preventative maintenance programmes
Case study
Merseyside and West Lancashire
Housing Association Roof Inspection Programme
A housing association with 120 residential properties across Merseyside and West Lancashire required a systematic roof condition survey to support a planned maintenance budget review and 30-year asset management plan. Traditional scaffold-assisted inspection had been quoted at several times the available budget.
Frequently asked questions
How many properties can you inspect in a day?
For standard residential properties, we typically inspect 20–35 properties per day depending on concentration, access and property type. For a portfolio spread across multiple locations, we provide a realistic programme at the scoping stage.
Can the report support a Section 20 consultation?
Yes. Annotated drone imagery provides clear, objective evidence of building condition that supports service charge decisions and Section 20 leaseholder consultations. All imagery is georeferenced and date-stamped.
Do you offer emergency callout for storm damage?
Yes. We operate a 24/7 emergency callout service. For storm damage, flooding or fire across Merseyside, Lancashire and Cheshire, call 0800 999 1295 at any time.
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Survey your portfolio
Tell us the number of properties and locations. We'll programme the inspections and provide a fixed written price.