Heritage Health Checks

Drone Surveys

Drone Diagnostics & Maintenance Planning for Heritage and Listed Buildings

Do you own or manage a heritage or listed building and worry that hidden issues might be causing long-term damage? Perhaps you’ve noticed signs of wear at roof level or areas you simply can’t inspect safely from the ground, but don’t want to commit to scaffolding without knowing what really needs attention?

Here at Gatehouse Heritage Consultancy, we know that older buildings often hold onto their secrets until it’s too late. That’s why we’ve created our Heritage Health Check – a fast, non-invasive diagnostic service that gives you early clarity and practical advice without disturbing fragile historic fabric. Using drone technology and specialist heritage tools, we help you understand what your building needs long before small issues become major repairs.

Our Heritage Health Check is a low-cost, high-value starting point for owners, estate agents and developers who want reliable insight and a trusted consultant at their side from the very beginning of their project. It’s designed to give you confidence whilst helping you make the right decisions for your building’s long-term care and conservation.

What’s Included

Drone Roof & High-Level Survey

We capture high-resolution aerial imagery of roofs, chimneys, parapets, gutters, leadwork and those areas you simply can’t reach safely from the ground. This avoids the need for scaffolding and protects delicate historic materials from unnecessary disturbance.

Condition Summary Report

You’ll receive a clear and concise report with risk ratings and heritage-sensitive commentary tailored specifically to traditional and listed buildings. No jargon, no guesswork; just practical guidance you can trust.

Sympathetic Maintenance Plan (Optional)

If you’d like ongoing direction, we can prepare a sympathetic maintenance plan detailing recommended materials, conservation-led repair actions and a tailored schedule for 12 months, 3 years or 5 years. This optional upgrade is a roadmap that is carefully designed to reflect how older buildings truly behave, giving you a clear plan for ongoing care.

Follow-Up & Monitoring Options

For continued peace of mind, we offer annual or biannual revisits with updated drone imagery and maintenance tracking, allowing you to monitor changes and act early when needed.

Why Clients Choose This Service

Cost Effective Inspections

Heritage property owners come to us because they want quick, reliable insight without the disruption of traditional inspections.

This service helps prevent damage to fragile materials, supports early intervention, reduces long-term repair costs and provides the clarity sought by buyers, owners and heritage professionals alike. It’s a simple and effective way to understand what your building needs before problems escalate.

Designed to Start the Journey

Plan Maintenance Effectively

Our Heritage Health Check is an accessible, cost-effective service offering exceptional value and giving you a clear starting point for understanding and caring for your building. It ensures you have the right advice in place from the outset, so you can plan with confidence.

If you’re ready to get a clearer picture of your building’s condition, or want to discuss how this service could support your long-term plans, we’d be happy to help.

Please give Gatehouse Heritage Consultancy a call on 07920 260 512 to speak with a heritage specialist today.