Facade Inspections

Skye Link provides drone-based facade inspections for commercial buildings, high-rises, and multi-family properties, combining infrared thermography with high-resolution imagery to assess building envelope condition without scaffolding, swing stages, or rope access. Our surveys detect moisture intrusion, EIFS and stucco defects, insulation gaps, and water leak pathways across every elevation, giving property managers, engineers, and facility teams the data they need to plan repairs, support warranty claims, and budget capital improvement projects with confidence.

Comprehensive documentation with a fast turnaround

Inspect high-rise exteriors without swing stages, lifts, or scaffolding; cutting costs and removing fall-hazard exposure for your team. High-resolution RGB imagery paired with infrared thermography reveals moisture intrusion, insulation gaps, and hidden EIFS defects.

Survey a full building envelope in hours instead of days, with detailed reports delivered on an accelerated schedule.

deliverables

What you receive

Facade Condition Mapping

Thermal/Infrared Imaging

EIFS & stucco Mositure Assessment

Annotated Defect Reports

GPS-Tagged Findings

Maintenance Documentation

Thermal Inspection

Actionable reporting aintenance teams can prioritize on

Identify defects without probing, coring, or disrupting tenants, occupants, or daily building operations. Every elevation is captured, geo-tagged, and annotated; ready for maintenance planning, warranty claims, or capital projects.

Reports pinpoint defect location, severity, and recommended repairs so teams can prioritize maintenance budgets.

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FAQs

Facade Inspection FAQ

Can drone thermal imaging detect moisture behind EIFS and stucco?

Yes. Infrared thermography identifies temperature differentials caused by trapped moisture beneath EIFS, stucco, and other cladding systems — surfacing defects that are invisible during a standard visual walk-around.

How do drone facade inspections identify leaks in walls or building joints?

Drone thermography can detect hot spots, cell and module failures, bypass diode issues, delamination, and wiring faults across solar arrays.

What can infrared thermography reveal that a visual-only inspection misses?

Thermal imaging highlights the temperature signature of water intrusion at sealant joints, window flashing, and wall transitions, while high-resolution photography documents the exact location and extent of the defect for repair crews.

How often should a building envelope be inspected?

Most facility teams schedule a full facade inspection annually, with additional surveys after severe weather events or ahead of re-cladding, recoating, and warranty-related work.

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