What drone services does CAV Aerial offer?

CAV Aerial provides drone roof inspections, thermal imaging, 3D models, and campaign video production. All flights are insured and GVC-certified.

Who are your typical clients?

We work with architects, conservation officers, builders, councils, heritage trusts, church wardens, and private homeowners across the UK.

Are your services suitable for churches and listed buildings?

Yes, we specialise in drone documentation for sensitive sites, including listed buildings and churches. We're registered with the National Churches Trust network.

Roof & Heritage Drone Surveys

When a residential block in Highgate, North London needed a roof inspection, CAV Aerial partnered with Jonathan Bowman – BBD Chartered Surveyors to deliver a rapid, detailed, and cost-saving drone survey.

Rapid Survey with Chartered Surveyor Oversight

Working closely with Jonathan Bowman, a RICS-registered chartered surveyor, we performed a full aerial inspection of the property’s slate roof and chimney stacks.
Key findings included:

This image shows a sample of issues our drone detected on the roof.

A hole in the flue
Broken and poorly fixed tiles
General deterioration of slates
Staining and damp patches pointing to leaks
Vegetation growth causing water ingress risks

Traditional scaffolding and cherry-picker access would have taken weeks to arrange and thousands of pounds to erect. Instead, our drone was airborne within minutes and captured over 100 RAW images and 4K video in a single 40-minute flight.

Within three hours of leaving site, the entire set of labelled, high-resolution files was delivered to a dedicated Google Drive folder, ready for the surveyor and block managers to review and action.

All our clients receive a **dedicated Google Drive folder** containing every output from their survey—labelled roof-section images, 4K videos, planning documents, risk assessments and invoices.
Each folder remains live for **at least one year**, and **regular clients get a permanent Drive space**, so they can access every survey, video and invoice at any time.

Professional Privacy Management On Site

Many residents were understandably cautious about a drone flying overhead. We explained the privacy safeguards before take-off:

The drone approached the building with the camera turned away.
Once at inspection altitude, we rotated the aircraft to begin the survey.
No images of windows or interiors were captured.

By communicating clearly and operating responsibly, we addressed all concerns and gained residents’ trust.

Organised Deliverables for Surveyors and Block Managers

Every client receives their own structured Google Drive space, pre-set before the flight.
This folder holds:

RAW and optional JPEG images (for the finest detail in analysis)
4K video footage
Flight plan and risk assessments
Insurance and compliance documentation

Because everything is labelled by roof section, surveyors and property managers can pinpoint defects without wading through hundreds of files.

Why Surveyors and Property Managers Choose CAV Aerial

Fast turnaround: same-day image upload and reports within 48 hours if required
Cost-effective: eliminates scaffolding for most roof and chimney inspections
Compliant and insured: CAA GVC certification for safe urban flights
Collaboration-ready: we work seamlessly alongside chartered surveyors, architects and block managers

Need a roof survey in London or the South East?

CAV Aerial specialises in drone roof inspections, leak detection, and heritage building surveys.
Contact us to arrange a site visit and receive high-resolution imagery within hours.