St John’s Church, Moordown
Drone inspection evidence for a church roof: overview photographs, close-up details and clear location references.
This project brought together a 39-page report covering six roof areas, over 350 photos and 4k videos. Helping the church team and inspecting professionals locate observations and plan follow-up checks.
Tower stonework and tile damage
Roof-level views revealed deteriorated coping, cracking and stone fragments at the bell tower. Nearby, broken tiles and pale stone fragments were recorded in the valley below.
The damage pattern and debris beside the tower were consistent with impact from falling masonry. The deteriorated tower coping was identified as a suspected source; the fall was not witnessed and the precise source was not confirmed.
The report recommended prompt professional assessment of the stonework, coordinated with roofing repairs and safe clearance of debris. The photographs record visible conditions; they do not establish stonework stability.
Selected report observation
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Coping across the roof junction — A3-L1-01. An elevated view records cracking and localised deterioration along the coping, with the surrounding roof slopes showing its location.
Tower drainage channel — A1-L4-02. A view from above shows vegetation and debris around a ladder in the roof drainage route. The report recommended safe clearance and drainage checks.
Routine maintenance example — A4-L8-04. The chimney appeared generally in reasonable condition. Small cracks in the flaunching around the pots were noted for checking during routine roofing maintenance.
Widespread tile deterioration — A5-L3-02. This aerial view records numerous cracked and broken tiles, with fragments collected in the valley. The report recommended roofing assessment to establish the repairs required.