LEAD STRUCTURAL PROJECT OVERVIEW

Lead Structural Ltd conducted a survey and undertake a comprehensive roof condition assessment for five warehouse units located at the Bowman & Sons agricultural site in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9AA. The primary objective of this assessment was to evaluate the structural and surface integrity of the roofs to determine their suitability for supporting a proposed Photovoltaic (PV) panel installation.

Our inspection approach combined traditional structural evaluation with advanced drone technology. A quadrotor drone equipped with high-resolution 4K imaging was deployed to capture detailed aerial visuals of each roof area, enabling accurate identification of surface-level issues such as damage, wear, or obstruction. The assessment was carried out by qualified structural inspectors and engineers, ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols and full compliance with relevant Eurocode standards for structural analysis.

In addition to the roof condition assessment, a parallel structural evaluation was performed to verify the load-bearing capacity and resilience of the roof frameworks. This dual-assessment approach ensures that all recommendations made are based on a holistic understanding of both material condition and structural performance.