Aerial Intelligence for industrial roof inspections.
A visual, geospatial and thermal pre-inspection system designed to document roof conditions, reduce unnecessary access, prioritise maintenance and preserve evidence over time.
A first layer of evidence before anyone goes onto the roof.
Industrial roofs are critical assets: they protect operations, inventory, equipment, tenants and business continuity. Yet physical inspections can be costly, slow and expose personnel to unnecessary risk.
33Visual creates an initial layer of Aerial Intelligence so owners, operators, contractors, insurers and technical specialists can review visible conditions before sending personnel onto the asset.
We give qualified professionals stronger visual evidence and organised data to support safer, more consistent decisions about physical access, maintenance and further technical review.
The 33Visual system for industrial roof evidence.
A controlled environment for capturing, organising, preserving and presenting visual, thermal and geospatial documentation of industrial roofs. The system can be managed by 33Visual or integrated into the client’s existing digital workflow.
Day Zero
A dated visual baseline that records roof condition before storms, repairs, tenant changes or insurance renewals.
Repeatable monitoring
Consistent, zone-based capture to compare change, deterioration, repairs and observations over time.
Review platform
A digital environment where operators, contractors and technical teams can review observations, notes, imagery and models.
See the evidence system in context.
Aerial capture, organised visual evidence and remote asset review—built to support better inspection decisions.
Designed around how an industrial roof is actually reviewed.
The system organises evidence by zone, visible condition, review priority and maintenance need.
- Standing water, roof falls, downpipes and drainage conditions.
- Cracks, punctures, delamination, exposed membranes and deteriorated areas.
- Skylights, fragile surfaces, edges, access routes and obstacles.
- HVAC equipment, penetrations, ducts, bases, seals and roof-mounted elements.
- Visible deformation, sagging, buckling or other irregularities.
- Thermal anomalies associated with trapped moisture, insulation irregularities or potential leaks.
- Visual comparison before and after weather events, repairs or maintenance cycles.
- Structured visual records for tenants, insurers, contractors and corporate teams.
From aerial capture to a clear action path.
Inspection does not end when imagery is captured. Value comes from organising evidence so teams can determine what requires physical review, what can be monitored and what should become maintenance action.
Align objectives and priority areas
We define properties, roofs, critical zones, access constraints, maintenance objectives, reporting requirements and the people who will review the information.
Design the capture workflow
We establish flight routes, coverage logic, operational safety, orthomosaic capture, detailed photography, video, 3D models and thermal imaging where appropriate.
Capture and process the information
We acquire visual, thermal and geospatial data, then process it into organised outputs for technical review and decision-making.
Deliver the evidence system
We provide orthomosaics, imagery, models, zone-based observations, visual reporting and digital access for monitoring, comparison and future documentation.
From visual evidence to an actionable record.
The same evidence workflow can be used across exterior building assets to locate observations, document visible conditions and organise findings for technical review and follow-up.
The goal is not to go onto the roof. The goal is to know when it is genuinely necessary.
Each observation can be classified to guide a practical response and reduce unnecessary visits.
- Urgent physical review: a condition requiring immediate in-person assessment because of potential risk, damage or operational impact.
- Planned maintenance: a condition that should enter a preventive or corrective maintenance programme.
- Monitor: a visible condition that should be compared during future inspections.
- Drone evidence sufficient: an area documented without an immediate need for physical access.
Built to support compliance-ready inspection workflows.
33Visual helps owners, operators and facility teams build the visual evidence needed to support safer roof-inspection decisions, maintenance planning and compliance processes.
33Visual provides
- Visual, aerial, thermal and geospatial capture using drones.
- Orthomosaics, 3D models, detailed photography and structured visual records.
- Observations organised by location, type and review priority.
- Centralised review platforms and controlled documentation.
- Executive reporting and visual evidence packages.
How it supports better practice
- Pre-access visual context for qualified safety and technical teams.
- Clear documentation of roof edges, skylights, fragile surfaces, obstacles and access constraints.
- Dated, location-based records to support traceability and repeatable asset review.
- More informed maintenance prioritisation and contractor coordination.
- A stronger visual basis for risk, safety and compliance discussions.
33Visual does not issue compliance certifications, structural opinions or statutory sign-off. These remain the responsibility of the client and appropriately qualified professionals in the relevant jurisdiction.
Better evidence for safer inspection decisions across markets.
33Visual supports a more controlled and traceable approach to roof inspection through dated visual evidence, structured observations and clear asset context. The following references provide context for teams operating in Mexico and internationally.
Workplace buildings, premises, facilities and areas
NOM-001-STPS-2008 establishes safety conditions for workplaces in Mexico and includes visual checks intended to identify unsafe conditions and document corrective action.
33Visual can support documentary traceability with orthomosaics, 3D models, detailed photography, zone-based observations and dated visual records.
Safety conditions for work at height
NOM-009-STPS-2011 is relevant where personnel need to access elevated roof areas for maintenance, repair, cleaning, installation or inspection.
Aerial Intelligence can help teams review routes, obstacles, fragile surfaces, skylights, edges and visibly affected areas before exposing personnel to roof access.
Hazard assessment, controlled access and documented review
Across markets, safer roof-access decisions are commonly guided by recognised principles of hazard assessment, fall protection, controlled access, documented maintenance and repeatable asset review.
33Visual supports these processes with pre-access aerial documentation, clear visual context and an organised evidence record for qualified safety, engineering and maintenance professionals.
Establish the baseline. Control the evidence. Compare the change.
Every industrial roof benefits from a Day Zero record: a dated visual baseline that documents asset condition before storms, insurance renewals, repairs, tenant changes or a new maintenance cycle.
- Initial roof condition documented by date, property and zone.
- Before-and-after comparison following severe weather events.
- Documentation of repairs and maintenance over time.
- Visual evidence for insurers and claims support.
- Documentation for tenant handover conditions.
- A foundation for a digital twin of the asset.
Key terms in the system.
View the glossary
Aerial Intelligence
The use of drones, sensors, visual capture, 3D models, thermal imaging and digital platforms to turn aerial data into actionable information for inspection, maintenance, documentation and risk management.
Digital twin
A structured digital representation of a physical asset that helps teams document condition, compare change over time and support maintenance, insurance and operational decisions.
Orthomosaic
A corrected visual map created from overlapping aerial images. It enables the roof to be reviewed as one organised, measurable surface.
Thermal imaging
A capture technique that detects temperature differences. On industrial roofs, it can help identify anomalies requiring specialist review.
Day Zero
A dated baseline record documenting the condition of an asset before an event, repair, tenant change, insurance renewal or new maintenance cycle.
Non-destructive testing
Review techniques used to identify possible defects or anomalies without physically damaging the structure or material being assessed.
Understand the roof before sending people onto it.
33Visual helps industrial property owners and portfolio managers move from fragmented inspections to a visual, repeatable and controlled evidence system for prioritising maintenance, reducing risk and preserving asset history.
NOM-001-STPS-2008, Workplace buildings, premises, facilities and areas: NOM-001-STPS-2008
NOM-009-STPS-2011, Safety conditions for work at height: NOM-009-STPS-2011
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