Aerial photography can be done with drones and is effective in identifying home snags that may not be visible from ground level.

 

Buying a home is always going to be a big investment, and it’s important to know if there are any faults with the home before you purchase. Home snagging is important for finding these issues and making you aware of them. Not all snags can be found from a normal observation, however, which is why aerial photography is so beneficial to home snagging. In this article, we will be detailing aerial photography and its benefits to home snagging.

 

Roof Inspections

 

One of the most obvious benefits of aerial photography in home snagging is that it gives us the ability to inspect the roof. This is important as it is a key part of the home and is not visible from ground level. Using drones removes any danger risks of roof inspections, which would otherwise have to be done by manually going up onto the roof.

 

The drones can provide high-resolution images of the roof that make snags visible after the images are taken. These snags may include cracks in the roof which could result in leakage or drafts. It also allows for a good general idea of the roof’s condition, such as its age and materials. 

 

Any issues that are spotted through aerial photography are good for the homebuyer to know when moving forward with any potential roof repairs. This is helpful for saving time and money in the long run, and reduces any risk of danger with the roof.

 

Drainage Issues

 

Aerial photography is also a good tool for spotting drainage issues as it gives a unique point of view to spot issues that couldn’t be spotted on ground level. Poor drainage can cause damage to the home’s foundations, which can erode and create water pools. This is an issue as still water can grow mould and risk the health and safety of occupants.

 

Aerial photography helps snaggers assess the landscape and water flow around the building to see where potential pooling can occur. This can also help home snaggers notice things such as clogged gutters, which could lead to overflow issues or breakage of the gutters.

 

Structural Issues

 

Aerial photography can also help home snagging companies identify issues with the structure of the home. The aerial point of view allows for a clearer and wider perspective of the home’s structure, foundation and framing. This perspective is useful for spotting issues such as sagging or an uneven roofline that may be due to poor structural design of the building.

 

Issues with external factors causing problems to the home’s structure can also be spotted through aerial photography. This could include erosion of the home’s foundation caused by water, or potentially trees or rocks causing damage to the home’s structure that couldn’t be spotted from ground level.

 

Environmental Issues

 

Adding on to the end of the last section, aerial photography can also be very helpful in spotting any environmental hazards surrounding the home. These hazards can vary, so here is a list of potential environmental hazards that could be spotted during your home snagging survey:

 

• Hazardous waste – Aerial photography can help identify any hazardous waste that may have been dumped nearby the home. This can cause soil erosion or even contaminate the water system of the home, which can be extremely dangerous for its inhabitants.

 

• Natural disasters – Aerial photography can also help home snaggers identify any natural disasters that may be a risk or may have occurred in the past. For example, the home may be located near floodplains and cause the home to be prone to flooding.

 

• Industrial facilities – Of course, aerial photography isn’t necessary to know about any nearby facilities, and this should be considered when purchasing the home. The benefits that aerial photography provide here is the ability to see the landscape and see how nearby industrial facilities and landfills will impact the health and safety of the home.

 

There are a large range of environmental issues that aerial photography can help home snagging companies spot. These issues are just examples of how beneficial the aerial photography drones can be to health and safety issues in the home, caused by environmental hazards.

 

Conclusion

 

In conclusion, aerial photography is crucial to spotting snags that would not be visible from ground level. The use of drones removes the health and safety risks of snagging surveyors having to go onto the roof and potentially falling. On top of this, aerial photography can help find issues that are related to the environment and landscape surrounding the home. Issues with the roof and gutters could also be spotted, which could create issues with drainage and flooding. 

 

Home Snagging UK

 

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