Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Alverstone, Isle of Wight
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Alverstone, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
How the survey changes by roof type
Large commercial roofs
Large commercial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically, so nothing is skipped.
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will say if a specialist is needed.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Alverstone
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. If you are worried about cracked mortar along the ridge and ponding and splits on a high flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Alverstone, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Alverstone (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Alverstone
Is my home in Alverstone listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Alverstone?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How long does the visit take?
It normally takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. That includes the checks before the drone goes up.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Bad weather means no flight. Wind and heavy rain are the two things that ground a small drone, so we’d move the date with you, or look from other safe viewpoints if you’d rather.
Does your drone take thermal images?
Not as part of the drone survey, which is about close-up photos. For thermal imaging, look at the Premium Survey or our thermal roof survey, and its findings are checked with moisture readings.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
It depends on the airspace at your address. Inside a flight restriction zone, we need permission first. Allow a little extra time if your home is close to an airport.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Alverstone
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What to tell us when you contact us
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
For a price for drone roof surveys in Alverstone, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Airspace, weather and Alverstone roofs
Alverstone is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Sandown Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight.
If you look after a building like Newchurch Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Haseley Manor, about 1.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Alverstone. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Alverstone is about 4 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Alverstone and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Alverstone is one of the places in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We work across PO36 for drone roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-west), Queen's Bower (1 mile south-west), Skinner's Hill (1 mile west), Adgestone (1 mile north-east) and Lake (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (4 miles north), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (5 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (4 miles north). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Landmarks near Alverstone
In Alverstone, that means homes and buildings near Sandown Bay Academy, The Bay Church of England School and The Pointer Inn. The nearest railway station is Sandown station, roughly 1.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2 miles south) and Wight Aviation Museum (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.
Places near Alverstone
What else we do in Alverstone
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Common roof problems in Alverstone
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Older slates and tiles break easily, and some sheet roofs are fragile. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
If you live in an older home near All Saints' Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Alverstone can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
We email the report to you, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Each finding is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Poor airflow lets condensation build up, and it’s something only an inside check will show. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.