Building Surveying and Drone Inspection Services
What we do
Expert Services
We offer expert and impartial surveying services across central Scotland, combining traditional building inspection methods with cutting-edge drone technology. A proven background in the repair and maintenance of traditional buildings means we bring a fresh approach to surveying. Our clients include homeowners, tenement owners, architects and surveyors, estate agents, property factors, and building contractors.
Experienced Surveyors
As a practice regulated by RICS, our clients can rest assured that we consistently deliver a professional and reliable service. Drawing on years of experience in the built heritage sector we specialise in surveying traditional buildings constructed of stone and lime mortars. Our drone pilots are authorised by the CAA and have logged hundreds of hours flight time over a wide variety of building types.
Efficient Reporting
We write comprehensive survey reports that are clear and easy to use, making it simple to find information, identify repair needs, and set priorities. Viewable on any device - phone, tablet, or PC - our digital reports are interactive, with zoomable photos, videos, and quick bookmarks. Clients can also share reports by email with a simple click of a button or download them as PDFs, making them ideal for buildings in shared ownership.
Our services
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Drone surveys of roofs and other areas at height
Safe and cost-effective inspection of normally inaccessible areas like roofs, chimneys, and rainwater systems, with accurate condition assessments and identification of defects.
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Masonry surveys of stone facades and chimneys
Comprehensive inspections of stonework, surface coatings and mortar pointing, with condition reports highlighting structural defects, unsafe masonry, material loss and decay.
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Building surveys configured to your requirements
Including specific defect and water ingress investigations, inspection of exterior building fabric only, and tenement building surveys, with a condition report focussed on the issues of most concern.
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RICS Home Surveys Level 3
The standardised home survey providing an invaluable health check report for existing owners and potential buyers of older and more distinctive residential properties.
Why choose us
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Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Trading Standards vetted member of Scotland Trusted Trader, and Google Guaranteed badge holder.
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Qualified and expert in conservation of masonry, and sensitive repair and maintenance of listed and historic buildings, using traditional materials.
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Impartial advice provided by a surveyor with over 35yrs of demonstrated experience as a specialist working in the built heritage sector.
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GVC certified, experienced and insured drone pilots with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Operational Authorisation to fly drones in built-up areas.
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Detailed and interactive survey reports using plain language, photographs and illustrations, which can be configured to your specific requirements.
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Local family-owned business providing friendly, honest advice and professional services to help you navigate property decisions with confidence.