Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Ashey Drone Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Ashey from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
About our drone roof survey in Ashey
We carry out drone roof surveys in Ashey and across London and South East England, subject to airspace checks and the weather. We fly on any day of the week. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. You get a written report with close-up photos and recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us. If you’re worried about slates or tiles shifted by high winds and loose ridge and hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Ashey are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Ashey (PO33)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Ashey frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Ashey. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Towns and villages near Ashey
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Ashey questions
Do you cover smaller places like Ashey?
Yes. Ashey is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ashey?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can a drone see inside my loft?
No. A drone shows the outside surfaces of the roof in close detail, but not the loft or the underside. Where there’s safe access, we check the loft space from inside.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What if my home is near an airport?
Sometimes, with permission. Confirmed flight restriction zones include Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Stansted, Luton and Southampton, among others, where the airport or air traffic control must give permission first. If permission is not given, the roof is inspected from other safe viewpoints.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Ashey?
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. It’s hard to tell from below what has shifted. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Nunwell House lies about 1.5 miles south-east, so building around Ashey goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Drone roof surveys around Ashey
Ashey lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and wind near 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). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Take a building like Ryde Academy: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Ashey is about 2 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Ashey, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Ashey and the places around it. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in PO33 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Ashey include Adgestone (2 miles south-east), Brading (2 miles south-east), Morton (2 miles south-east), Alverstone Garden Village (2 miles south) and Yarbridge (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (7 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south), Shanklin (5 miles south), Ventnor (7 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles north-west). If you are somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning, so let us know when you contact us.
Around Ashey
For rail, the closest station is Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (2 miles north-east). Not far away are Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
Useful tips for Ashey property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
File the report and photos with your home documents. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, so small faults are dealt with early.