Solar Panel Survey and Drone Inspections

Solar panel surveys can help increase the longevity of your solar panels by 10 to 20 years, and ensure they’re operating without issue, protecting your long-term investment for years to come.

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Solar Panel Surveys

While solar panels are built to last, regular maintenance can help them last for years past their warranty (saving you thousands on electricity costs) and is essential for ensuring your solar panels are performing at their best.

Solar panel surveys can help to spot any issues affecting your solar panel’s efficiency. Our thermal drone surveys can spot more than is visible to the naked eye or from a traditional solar panel survey.

We offer a DJI drone-led solar panel survey using advanced drone technology with 4K and thermal imaging cameras to give you a safe and cost-effective way to inspect your solar panels to discover if maintenance is required, identify any wear and tear issues before they become a problem, and comply with the maintenance terms in your warranty.

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Chris Hayter Colliers Cushman and Wakefield Haart Mdp Realest Trident

Thermal Drone Solar Panel Surveys

>Here at Full View, we offer thermal drone solar panel surveys that provide a greater level of insight than traditional solar panel surveys. Our DJI drones are fitted with 4k cameras, thermal imaging capabilities, and data capture and analysis software that provide you with a comprehensive report on your solar panel’s performance.

As part of our service, your drone solar panel survey will include:

GPS-tagged high-quality imagery
Overall condition report
List of defects based on severity

With our drone solar panel surveys, there’s no waiting around for weeks. You will receive your results in as little as 72 hours. And don’t worry, you won't need a degree in drone operations or solar panels to understand the reports. We pride ourselves on creating clear, concise and easy-to-read reports and analysis.

Commercial Solar Panel Surveys

Whether you have a commercial property like an office or warehouse that has solar panels, or a solar panel farm that needs surveying on a large scale, we can help.

We offer large-scale solar panel surveys and drone mapping nationwide, and no job is too big. For large-scale solar panel farms, we employ our fleet of heavy-duty drones, with additional range and array of sensors.

And with our solar drone panel surveys, unlike traditional solar panel surveys, there are no disruptions to the operation of your business.

Residential Solar Panel Surveys

If you’re looking for solar panel inspection services for your own home, then a drone solar panel survey is ideal: No scaffolding required and no risk of damage to your property.

Our drone reports give you easy-to-understand, detailed, and expert analysis of the repairs and maintenance you need, and because we don’t offer solar panel maintenance and repairs, you know you’re getting an unbiased and trustworthy service.

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What Are the Benefits of a Drone Solar Panel Survey?

Drone Solar Panel Surveys offer a range of key advantages over traditional surveys:

Cost-effective Maintenance

Our drone inspections bypass all the costly extras required for traditional inspections and head straight to the sky for a detailed, bird’s eye view. We work smarter, not harder, so you can pay less.

Accurate Survey Reports, Quicker

With our drone survey services, you can forget the scaffolding, the team of people, and the preparation needed for a traditional survey. Our drone pilots carry out their surveys and inspect their findings swiftly. You typically receive your report within 72 hours.

Greater Accessibility, Safely

Using our state-of-the-art drones we can access areas inaccessible for a traditional solar panel survey, with no safety risks to people or solar panels.

Thermal Imaging Precision

We take our analysis from high-quality images and specially equipped thermal drones. These thermal sensors can detect subtle temperature variations, to identify potential problem areas and underperforming solar panels.

Why Choose Full View

When you choose to have a solar panel survey with Full View, you’re getting the expertise of fully qualified drone pilots AND roof specialists, trained to operate drones for inspections and surveys. Unlike other drone operating companies, we do not offer a maintenance service so have no vested interest in finding damage that isn’t there. Meaning you can trust that your inspection and report will be completely honest and accurate.

Unlike some of the larger drone survey companies, we offer fast and flexible callout times; getting your drone inspection reports to you as soon as possible. If you would like to arrange a consultation or get a free quotation, get in touch with us today. We would love to speak to you.

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FAQs

How long does a solar panel survey take?

How long a solar panel survey takes varies depending on the size and complexity of the solar panel site.

For residential properties with solar panels, this can be done in a few hours.
For commercial properties like a large warehouse with many solar panels, this could take up to a full day.
Meanwhile, a solar panel survey for a solar panel farm can take between 3 - 5 days.

Our drone technology allows us to complete solar panel inspections much faster than traditional surveys. However, this does not mean that we rush the process. We ensure you receive a thorough inspection of your solar panels, with an expert and detailed analysis alongside the raw data.

Once we have more detailed information about your property and the scope of the job, we provide you with a more precise time frame of how long the solar panel survey will take.

How much does a solar panel survey cost?

How much a solar panel survey costs depends greatly on the scope of the survey. For a single residential property, costs start from £400.

Meanwhile, for a commercial property or solar panel farm, costs can start £600 ranging into the thousands for the biggest, and most comprehensive solar panel farm surveys.

We tailor the cost of our solar panel surveys to you and your individual needs, meaning you get a fair price with no additional or surprise costs.

How long do Solar Panels last?

Solar panels have an average lifespan of 25 - 30 years, rising to 40 - 50 years for the newest models and the latest solar panel technology on the market. However, with proper maintenance, they may last much longer.

Regular solar panel surveys can extend the lifespan of your solar panels by 10 - 20 years, saving you thousands in electricity bills. Most solar panels from reputable suppliers come with a 25-year warranty. Additionally, the terms of your warranty may require you to have surveys or maintenance of your solar panels.