Dilapidation & Defect Survey
Structural Integrity
Comprehensive detailed visuals for critical assets. We specialise in curating high resolution visuals in hard to reach areas to identify critical defects of your assets.
What is a Dilapidation and Defect Survey?
A dilapidation and defect survey is a detailed visual record of an asset’s condition at a specific point in time. It documents what’s there, what’s deteriorating, and what needs attention, before small problems become expensive ones.
For building owners, strata managers, engineers, and developers, it answers a simple but critical question: what is the actual state of this asset right now?
Use Cases
Roof Condition Assessment Damaged tiles, failing membranes, blocked gutters, and ponding water are all early indicators of bigger problems. We survey the full roof surface from above, capturing detail that’s impossible to assess safely from ground level or a ladder.
Facade and Cladding Inspection Cracking, spalling, sealant failure, and cladding displacement on building exteriors are common defects that go undetected until water gets in. We put high-resolution cameras exactly where they need to be, across every face of the building, at any height.
Structural and Civil Assets Bridges, retaining walls, elevated platforms, and industrial structures all develop defects that are difficult to reach and expensive to miss. Drone inspection covers the full structure systematically, including the undersides and angles that traditional methods routinely skip.
Pre-Construction Dilapidation Before breaking ground on an adjacent site, you need a documented record of neighbouring structures as they stand today. If a dispute arises later, that record is your protection. We capture the condition of surrounding buildings before a single machine moves.
What sets us apart
Features
Key features that sets us apart from our competition. Here are reasons why you should engage Sky Monkey for your next project.
Inspect in a Fraction of the Time
Drones reduce inspection timelines from days to hours, delivering high-accuracy data without requiring personnel to leave the ground.
Professional Post Processing
We are professional photographers by trade. All our photographs goes through a professional work-flow to ensure we deliver the best possible quality photographs, ready for commercial use.
In-house Production
We do not outsource production work, EVER. We perform ALL our production work in-house. That means, our quality and processes stay tight and in check, performed by our creative souls. We are fully Australian owned and operated. 🇦🇺
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Examples of our work
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Frequently Asked Questions
We get asked these regularly. Anything else beyond these, you can always ask us.
What is photogrammetry?
Photogrammetry turns hundreds of overlapping drone photographs into an accurate, measurable 3D model of a subject. Every point in the model has a real-world coordinate, so your engineers can take measurements, inspect specific areas in detail, and track changes over time without going back to site.
What is a digital twin?
A digital twin is a precise virtual replica of a physical asset. Built from photogrammetry data, it lets you navigate the asset in three dimensions from a browser, take accurate measurements, annotate conditions, and share access with engineers, consultants, or stakeholders anywhere in the world. Think of it as a permanent, interactive record of your asset exactly as it stood at the time of capture.
What is the difference between RGB and thermal inspection?
RGB inspection uses a standard camera to capture visible defects, cracking, corrosion, spalling, damage. Thermal inspection uses an infrared camera to detect heat signatures invisible to the naked eye, moisture ingress behind walls, insulation failure, electrical hotspots, and delamination under surfaces. The two are often used together on the same flight to give a complete picture of an asset’s condition.
How accurate is a drone survey?
With RTK positioning, drone surveys can achieve centimetre-level accuracy. The exact figure depends on the equipment used, flight parameters, and ground control point setup. We’ll advise on the appropriate accuracy specification for your project.
Can you work around live or operational sites?
Yes. Most of our inspection work happens on fully operational sites. We coordinate with your site team to manage any safety or airspace requirements, but shutting down operations is rarely necessary and never assumed.
Do you operate Australia wide?
Yes. We have a variety of talented and skilled operators Australia wide.
Can you operate on weekends, holidays or odd hours?
Yes. We offer flexible scheduling and can operate at any time, subject to availability. Simply reach out to discuss your timeline, and we will do our best to accommodate your project’s needs.
