Drone. Thermal. Rope Access. Leak Tracing. Time-lapse.
Earl Kendrick Project & Building Consultancy is proud to unveil EK Specialist Surveys, a next-generation, integrated survey service offering state-of-the-art solutions to building owners and managers.
The business of surveying is changing. Building owners are under increasing pressure to reduce costs without compromising on safety or the long-term health of their properties. Leading surveyors are responding by drawing on the latest technology and innovative techniques to produce timely and accurate data on the condition and performance of buildings, both efficiently and economically.
Earl Kendrick has been at the forefront of this trend for several years. This is from offering high-tech drone surveys to developing fast and agile rope surveys. Now the group is bringing all its specialist survey services together under one umbrella.
EK Specialist Surveys is led by Adam Bailey, a pioneer of the drone industry, who was the first to provide drone surveys of the built environment. He has continued to lead innovation within the property and construction sectors. Adam is also an experienced building surveyor in his own right. He has also worked as a property manager in residential block management.
EK Specialist Surveys break down into five broad categories:
- Building Defect Investigations and Roof Surveys carried out with the latest technology and techniques to ensure accurate and comprehensive data collection.
- Building Performance Surveys using cutting-edge technology – including thermal surveys – to provide a technical analysis and detailed reports on the performance of buildings.
- Construction and Development Imaging: Using a range of fixed time-lapse cameras, drones and handheld cameras. This is to capture both high-resolution stills and broadcast-quality 4K video footage.
- Roof Safety Inspections to guarantee the strictest safety standards by testing eyebolts, guardrails and ladders.
- Leak Trace and Detection Surveys: Investigating all types of leaks using advanced techniques. This includes thermal imaging, moisture scanning and dye testing to identify problems and recommend the right solution.
Adam Bailey said: “From drones to rope access, and thermal imaging to leak tracing and time-lapse photography, a wide range of technology is now available to enable better and more accurate surveys for specialist purposes.
We are pleased to be able to bring these together under the umbrella of EK Specialist Surveys.
And I am confident that we have a solution to meet any surveying challenge our clients bring our way”.
Earl Kendrick Group Director Julian Davies adds: “Earl Kendrick have always been go-to surveyors for building defect inspections such as leaks, cracking, dampness, defective building envelopes and more.
We will now be able to route all such enquiries through our new specialist building survey division – whether via the EK team or from other surveyors or property managers.
Adam and his team combine specialism in new, non-invasive technologies with the expertise of experienced chartered building surveyors, and offer our clients a state-of-the art “one stop shop” for defect issues.
The beauty is that they’ll quickly assess the defect and then advise on the best inspection strategy using the available technologies.”

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