At NSS, we’re redefining how inspections and surveys are carried out with our advanced Drone Survey Services. Whether you’re managing a single site or a national portfolio, our drone technology offers a safer, faster, and more cost-effective alternative to traditional access methods.
Why Choose Drone Surveys with NSS?
Conventional inspections often require scaffolding, cherry pickers and days of disruption. With NSS, there’s no need for expensive access equipment or lengthy planning. Our certified drone pilots use cutting-edge UAV technology to capture high-resolution images, thermal scans and 3D mapping data, all without ever leaving the ground.
We’re proud to introduce our latest innovation in building maintenance and inspection:
- Rapid deployment with same-day callouts
- No scaffolding or MEWPs – reducing risk and cost
- Detailed, annotated reports delivered securely and digitally
- 4K and thermal imaging to detect faults invisible to the human eye
- Real-time streaming to support faster on-site decision-making
- Integration with your existing maintenance programme
A cost-effective solution with long-term value
Drone surveys aren’t just faster – they’re smarter financially, too. By identifying faults early, you avoid costly reactive repairs, extended downtime, and insurance claims delays. Our
inspections help you make data-led decisions, plan preventative maintenance, and stay ahead of compliance requirements. A blocked gutter picked up today could prevent water ingress and thousands in future damage.
Where our drone surveys make a difference
Our aerial inspection services cover a wide range of applications across sectors:
Roof and Façade Inspections
Identify cracked tiles, membrane failures, blocked drainage or loose cladding – all without setting foot on the roof.
Thermal Surveys
Detect heat loss, damp ingress and insulation breakdowns invisible to standard inspections; ideal for energy audits and ESG compliance.
Insurance and Condition Reports
Provide your insurers or auditors with timestamped, high-resolution visual evidence to support claims and risk assessments.
Infrastructure and Warehouse Inspections
Survey hard-to-reach industrial environments like plant rooms or internal warehouse racking; with zero disruption and maximum safety.
One partner. National coverage. Total peace of mind.
As a PTS Group company, NSS brings scale, speed and reliability to every survey. Our services are fully self-delivered – no subcontractors, no hired equipment, just highly trained NSS professionals operating nationwide.
- 9 UK hubs ensuring true national reach
- 24/7 emergency response for urgent inspections
- Transparent reporting and clear visuals you can act on
- One point of contact for everything from survey to follow-up repair
We integrate findings directly into your facilities management strategy – whether that’s a roof repair, a cleaning programme or scheduled maintenance delivered by our in-house team.
The safest way is the only way
Keeping your teams off ladders and scaffolds isn’t just convenient, it’s essential. Our drone surveys significantly reduce the risks associated with working at height. It’s part of our wider safety-first culture, embedded in every project we deliver.
Transforming property management
Regular aerial inspections are transforming how clients manage buildings:
- Predictive maintenance using visual data trends
- Portfolio-wide insights from repeatable, GPS-programmed flight paths
- Stronger compliance records and ESG tracking
- Streamlined reporting for stakeholders, insurers and auditors
Drone surveys are faster, safer, and more cost-effective than conventional methods. They eliminate the need for scaffolding and cherry pickers, reduce disruption to your site, and deliver digital reports with annotated visuals often within 24 hours.
Yes. We provide timestamped, high-resolution imagery and thermal data that can be used for insurance claims, condition reports, and compliance audits. This supports faster decision-making and strengthens risk management records.
A drone survey uses unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operated by certified pilots to capture high-resolution imagery, thermal scans, and 3D mapping data of buildings and infrastructure. This provides accurate inspection results without the need for scaffolding or working at height.
Our drone surveys can identify:
Roof and façade defects such as cracked tiles, blocked drainage, or loose cladding
Thermal issues like heat loss, damp ingress, or insulation breakdowns
Structural risks in hard-to-reach areas such as plant rooms or warehouse racking, this ensures early detection and helps prevent costly repairs.
I have used the services of NSS and have always received a very high level of service. I have no hesitation in recommending them as a high level service provider.
Regional Property Manager for various large units
