Building Inspection
Commercial Building Inspection
“Full-envelope facade and roof inspection for commercial assets.”
Combined drone facade and roof inspection for office buildings, hotels, apartments, and commercial properties. Identify falling-object risk, water ingress, sealant failure, and cladding defects before they trigger incidents or insurance issues.
Overview
What you get when you engage Drone Inspect for building inspection.
Following the cladding crisis and tightening of facade inspection regulations across NSW, VIC, and QLD, building owners and strata managers face increasing exposure for un-inspected facades. A drone captures the entire building envelope (every facade and the roof) in a single mobilisation without scaffolding, swing stages, or scheduled tenant disruption.
Our inspectors are trained in AS 5320 (facade access), NCC compliance, and combustible cladding identification. Reports identify defects against engineering severity scales and recommend specific remediation actions priced for budgeting purposes.
For owners corporations, building managers, and asset owners, this is the most cost-effective way to demonstrate facade due diligence under modern compliance frameworks.
Capabilities
What is included in every building inspection engagement.
Full Envelope Capture
Every facade plane plus roof captured in 4 to 8 hours for typical 10-storey commercial building. No scaffolding or swing stage required.
Cladding Compliance Audit
Identification of suspected combustible cladding (ACP, EPS) for follow-up sampling. Compliant with NSW Building Cladding Project, VIC Cladding Safety Authority, and QLD safer buildings programs.
Spalling & Falling Object Risk
Concrete spalling, lifting render, loose tiles, deteriorated sealants, and balcony issues. Severity-rated for immediate vs scheduled remediation.
Sealant & Joint Inspection
Window perimeter sealants, panel-to-panel joints, expansion joints, and parapet flashings. Source identification for water ingress complaints.
Annual Facade Assessment
Year-on-year comparison reports tracking deterioration rate. Supports sinking-fund planning and owner corporation budget reporting.
Engineer-Reviewed Reports
Reports reviewed by a chartered structural engineer (CPEng/RPEQ) for any findings rated immediate or short-term action. Suitable for insurance and compliance use.
FAQ
Common questions about building inspection.
Does drone facade inspection meet regulatory requirements?
Yes. NSW Design and Building Practitioners Act, VIC Cladding Safety Authority, and QLD Building and Construction Commission all accept drone-based facade assessment as a valid inspection methodology, provided the report is prepared or reviewed by a qualified building practitioner. Our reports are co-signed by a chartered structural engineer where required by jurisdiction.
How does it work for an occupied office or apartment building?
No tenant or resident impact. We notify building management 48 hours ahead, post one-pager notices in lifts and lobbies, and complete most of the inspection from outside the building footprint. We do not require window access, balcony access, or rooftop plant access for the visual inspection. Repeat or follow-up flights can be scheduled outside business hours on request.
How often should commercial buildings have facade inspections?
Best practice: annual visual inspection, 5-yearly engineering inspection. Buildings over 10 storeys, buildings with combustible cladding, and buildings 25+ years old benefit from more frequent (6-monthly) drone-based reviews. Insurance underwriters increasingly require documented inspection cycles to maintain cover at standard premiums.
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