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DAWES & COSurveyors
5.0· 9 Google reviews

Drone-Assisted Surveys · London & the South East

Commercial Roof & Façade Inspections

Targeted inspections of your building envelope, including drone-assisted surveys of high-level roofs and façades, to catch defects early and reduce long-term repair costs.

  • Catch roof and façade defects early
  • Drone access without costly scaffolding
  • Plan and budget maintenance with confidence
Dawes was super professional and prompt with the survey and answered all my questions via phone. Really recommend, would use his services again.
Carla Alves · Google review
Free quote within 24 hoursReports in 5–7 days13 years on-site construction experience
Roof & Façade Inspections by Dawes & Co — a commercial surveyor on site

Find the problems before they find your budget.

Roofs and façades are among the most expensive building elements to maintain, and undetected defects cause water ingress, safety risks and costly reactive repairs.

We use drone technology to safely inspect high-level roofs, façades and hard-to-reach areas, providing detailed visual evidence without the cost or disruption of scaffolding.

Inspection services

  • Flat and pitched roof inspections
  • Façade condition assessments
  • Water ingress investigations
  • Cladding inspections
  • Defect diagnosis
  • Drone-assisted inspections of areas inaccessible by foot
  • Maintenance recommendations
  • Lifecycle advice

Common issues we identify

  • Failed waterproofing
  • Cracked masonry
  • Corrosion and weathering
  • Drainage failures
  • Loose or defective cladding
  • Structural movement
  • Thermal performance concerns

What our reports provide

  • Clear defect identification
  • Photographic evidence
  • Risk assessment
  • Repair recommendations
  • Maintenance priorities
  • Budget planning guidance

Reviews

What clients say about working with us

5.0from 9 Google reviews ↗
Dawes was super professional and prompt with the survey and answered all my questions via phone. Really recommend, would use his services again.
Carla AlvesGoogle · 1 month ago
Great hospitality and amazing service, would highly recommend.
Mohammad Ali Qadir, Q Volt ElectricalGoogle · 4 months ago
I have worked with Dawes Building Services on a number of projects and have consistently found them to be competent, responsive and reliable. Their pricing is competitive and communication throughout the works has always been clear and professional. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.
GeoffGoogle · 4 months ago
Dawes did a great job with our appraisal. Flexible, able to complete the report in a short time and overall very competent. Would totally recommend him!
Lola's Pet SalonGoogle · 4 months ago
A dedicated and professional building company. Knowing and experiencing the trade, meeting a reliable and professional company is a blessing. Try them!
Martin ZabihiGoogle · 4 months ago
I have worked with Dawes Building Services on a couple of projects and cannot fault them. They are honest, reliable and deliver in a timely manner. Highly recommend them.
Zubear AliGoogle · 1 month ago

FAQ

Roof & Façade Inspections: your questions

Yes. Drone surveys let us safely inspect high-level roofs and façades and capture detailed visual evidence, faster and more cost-effective than scaffolding.

Typically annually, and after major storms. Regular inspection catches small defects before they become expensive failures.

Flat and pitched roofs, curtain walling, brickwork, render and cladding systems.

Yes, our reports include prioritised maintenance recommendations and budget guidance, and can feed into a planned maintenance programme.

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