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Drone Roof Survey in Arreton
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Arreton. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Tell us the exact address when booking
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, so small faults are dealt with early.
How a drone roof survey works in Arreton
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it is worth letting them know about the visit. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we are there to survey. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, chimney stacks and large and complex roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ridge and hip pieces working loose and chimney tops in poor condition.
Somewhere as small as Arreton, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Arreton (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Arreton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Arreton?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are there drone restrictions around Arreton?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Roof by roof
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. The drone covers the roof area by area.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Arreton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the loft space where it’s safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
Also in Arreton
Leave it or get it looked at?
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. A drone survey finds them sooner. Around Arreton, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Arreton
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Older slates and tiles break easily, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
For an older house near a landmark like St. George's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the survey won’t cover
- What insurance they carry
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Arreton
Arreton is within about 4 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
Arreton Manor, about 0.5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Arreton. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Arreton is about 3 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever you are in Arreton, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Arreton. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Drone roof surveys in PO30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Cherrywood View, Hopkins Walk and Hazely Combe, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Arreton, we cover Merstone (1 mile south-west), Downend (1 mile north), Hale Common (1 mile south), Newchurch (1 mile south-east) and Branstone (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (3 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north-east), Cowes (7 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles east), Shanklin (4 miles south-east) and Ventnor (5 miles south). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so let us know where you are when you book.
What’s near Arreton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Lion pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sandown station, about 3.4 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Country And Agriculture (0.5 miles south-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.5 miles west). Open spaces near Arreton include Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.