Property management and lettings giant LRPM have been working with drone technology company Birds Eye View Aerial Surveys to carry out roof inspections, which both say cut costs from around £2,000 to as little as £300 for each one.

Traditionally, if a management company wants to inspect a roof, it often requires scaffolding which can be very costly and time-consuming when being completed, usually, every two to four years.

But using drones will make that process faster, simpler and cheaper, says LRPM. From above, drones can produce high-resolution imagery (main image) as well as track the progress of any ongoing issues such as dislodged tiles, guttering failures or sagging rafters.

LRPM’s hi-tech solution tie-up will not only enhance the accuracy of inspections it will also enable early intervention to fix emerging issues “before they become serious”.

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Letitia Randell, Managing Director of LRPM says: “The ability to quickly and accurately survey buildings from the air allows us to provide a state-of-the-art service at a fraction of the normal cost.”

“Regular inspections ensure that maintenance issues are identified before they become expensive repairs, saving leaseholders time and money amid so many rising service charges in the present cost of living crisis.”

LRPM specialises in block and estate management for both residential and commercial properties. Their partner company, Birds Eye View Aerial Surveys, are drone operators and photographers who specialise in the building repair and maintenance sector.

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