Use case — Homes

Your home, surveyed from above.

A large private home has roofs, chimneys, gutters and outbuildings that are hard to see from the ground. A Focal Aero drone survey inspects every element safely in a single visit — no ladders, no scaffolding, no guesswork.

Aerial view of a large private home and garden

The challenge

What makes these buildings hard to look after.

Hidden roof defects

Valleys, ridges and chimney stacks are impossible to inspect properly from the ground. Small issues become expensive leaks before anyone notices.

Multiple roofs and materials

Large homes often combine slate, tile, lead and flat roofs across the main house, extensions, garages and outbuildings — each with its own wear pattern.

Peace of mind before purchase

Buying or renovating a significant home without aerial evidence means relying on guesswork. A dated survey gives you facts to negotiate and plan with.

What you receive

A complete record, built for owners.

Full aerial survey

High-resolution photography of every roof, chimney, gutter, elevation and outbuilding — including the areas no ladder reaches.

Condition report

Each finding scored 1–100 and prioritised, so you know what needs attention now and what can wait.

3D model and dashboard

A photorealistic model of your home and a private dashboard to track condition over time, share with builders and insurers.

We found cracked ridge tiles and a blocked valley that would have caused real damage in the next storm. The survey paid for itself twice over.
James R.Homeowner, Cotswolds

Find out what your building is really telling you.

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