Specialist survey delivery
Mobilise experienced ecologists, advanced thermal imaging, and calibrated detectors under a single point of contact. We manage survey logistics, compliance, and reporting so you can focus on planning decisions and licence submissions.
Licensing note: All licensable actions are carried out by licensed surveyors, with EchoSight ecologists operating as accredited agents under the appropriate Natural England bat survey licence.
We integrate mobilisation, fieldwork, and reporting so your mitigation advice and licence submissions stay on track.
Before stepping on site we validate constraints, stakeholders, and health & safety requirements.
Accredited agents deploy calibrated detectors, thermal cameras, and manual survey effort to collect defensible evidence.
Data is processed in-house so you receive concise reports, mapping, and appendices ready for submission.
Our bat survey team mobilises from Newbury with travel charged transparently from base at £0.45 per mile plus £33 per hour for travel time. We routinely support sites across Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Hampshire, and adjoining counties with allowances agreed in advance for longer journeys.
Talk to us about phased developments, multi-night programmes, or rapid mobilisation around weather windows—we will build a timetable that keeps your evidence gathering compliant.
Choose the mix of inspections, activity surveys, and analysis your project requires.
Daytime inspections of structures and trees to classify roost potential and trigger further effort.
Under License dusk and dawn coverage with thermal imaging and live call verification for robust evidence.
Transects, automated detectors, and remote review to map commuting routes and foraging hotspots.
Standard nocturnal walkover (5 km transect) covering sunset to post-emergence with live data capture and reporting.
Method statements, compensation design, and monitoring plans produced alongside your lead ecologist.
Guide packages for frequently requested scopes. EchoSight is not VAT registered, so no VAT is added.
| Survey support package | What is included | Guide price (from) |
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| Preliminary roost assessment (PRA) | Daytime inspection of buildings or trees, photographic record, roost potential classification, and recommendations. Travel is billed separately from Newbury. | £299 + Travel |
| Emergence/Return survey |
Using client equipment: Single dusk or dawn visit (1 surveyor) operating your detectors in line with your deployment map. Includes field analysis species ID report and concise survey summary, with data logged to your preferred template. Up to 2 hours of analysis is bundled within the fixed survey price. Using EchoSight equipment: Includes calibrated Batlogger M2 and Pixfra thermal kit, verified setup, field analysis species ID report, concise survey summary, and secure recording transfer (+£25 compared to client-supplied equipment). Up to 2 hours of specialist analysis is included when bundled with the survey. |
Client equipment: £150 + Travel EchoSight equipment: £175 + Travel |
| Dual deployment package |
Two monitoring positions covered by a single on-site ecologist, including full setup, optimisation, and operational oversight.
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£350 + Travel |
| Night-time bat walkover | Standard nocturnal walkover (5 km transect): up to 3 hrs field time (sunset–post-emergence), including data capture and reporting. Additional on-site time billed hourly as required. | From £200 + Travel |
| Remote analysis – active surveys | Synchronised acoustic & thermal review with verified species identification and activity charts. | £100 per deployment |
| Static detector data analysis | Full classification & QA of .wav/.zc files with species list, activity summaries, and recommendations. | £125 per deployment |
| Package | What’s Included | Key Deliverables | Price (no VAT to add) |
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| Preliminary Roost Assessment (PRA) | Daytime inspection of buildings or trees with travel billed from Newbury; photographic record; professional evaluation of roost potential and constraints. |
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£299 + Travel |
| Standard Bat Survey – Using Client Equipment | 1 dusk or dawn survey (1 surveyor) using client-supplied detectors; EchoSight provides deployment map, summary data log, and field supervision. |
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£150 + Travel |
| Standard Bat Survey – Using EchoSight Equipment | 1 dusk or dawn survey (1 surveyor) using EchoSight’s calibrated Batlogger M2 and Pixfra Thermal A625P kit; includes deployment, setup, secure recording capture, and up to 2 hours of bundled analysis. |
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£175 + Travel +£25 upgrade vs client equipment; includes up to 2 hours of specialist analysis |
| Dual Deployment Package | Two monitoring positions overseen by a single ecologist, with full setup, optimisation, and operational oversight.
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£350 + Travel Covers two positions for one ecologist’s travel |
| Night-time Bat Walkover | Standard nocturnal walkover (5 km transect) covering up to 3 hrs from sunset to post-emergence; includes live data capture and reporting, with additional on-site time billed hourly if required. |
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From £200 + Travel |
| Remote Analysis – Active Survey Review | Client supplies acoustic recordings and/or thermal footage from dusk/dawn activity surveys; EchoSight synchronises, processes, and interprets. |
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£100 per deployment |
| Remote Analysis – Static Detector Analysis | Client provides static detector data (.wav / .zc); EchoSight performs full classification, QA, and reporting. |
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£125 per deployment |
| Extended Travel / Overnight Add-On | Applied when assignments require significant travel time, long-distance mileage, or overnight stays. |
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+ £0.45/mi travel + £33/hr travel time; overnight stays at cost, with accommodation arranged by client for sites >1.5 hours from Newbury |
Share your site address, planning stage, and target dates. We confirm availability and issue a written proposal within one working day.
