Building Envelope & Thermal Inspections

Complete visual and thermal coverage of a building’s exterior and roof, turned into a measurable 3-D model that documents defects and tracks changes over time.

Aerial drone view of a high-rise condominium tower and pool deck in Florida

What it is

Traditional façade inspections rely on rope access, scaffolding or bucket trucks and usually look at only part of a building. Our licensed drone pilots capture the entire envelope, roof included, with high-resolution and thermal cameras. Automated defect detection helps locate and classify cracking, spalling and staining, while thermal data reveals patterns of water intrusion and delamination behind the surface. Everything comes together in a detailed 3-D model that we host in our digital library, so you can revisit it and compare conditions between inspections.

What’s included

  • Full-coverage, high-resolution imagery of every elevation and the roof
  • Thermal imagery and a thermal 3-D model
  • Automated detection and annotation of visible defects
  • Defect locations and measurements for repair planning
  • Hosted 3-D model for tracking changes between inspections

Who it’s for

  • Condominium associations and property managers
  • Structural engineers and architects
  • Owners preparing for milestone inspections, repairs or leak investigations
Automated defect detection highlighting cracks on a concrete building surface
Thermal 3-D model showing roof defects on a Florida building
3-D model of downtown buildings created from drone imagery

Ready to get started?

Tell us about your building or site and we’ll get back to you shortly. You can also call (727) 558-1678 or email Dylan@1di-geospatial.com.