Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Bowcombe Drone Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Bowcombe from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
What we can’t see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Drone roof survey in Bowcombe: what you get
Drone roof surveys are available in Bowcombe and throughout 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 photographs and recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates on a high roof and flat roofs on upper floors that hold water.
Some older homes in villages like Bowcombe are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Bowcombe (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bowcombe
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common roof problems in Bowcombe
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Anyone responsible for a site like Christ The King College will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
Also near Bowcombe
Also in Bowcombe
Airspace, weather and Bowcombe roofs
Bowcombe is within about 5 miles of the coast, 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 a downpour. With Carisbrooke Castle about 1.2 miles north-east, Bowcombe sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St. Nicholas in Castro, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Bowcombe is about 2 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Surveys in Bowcombe work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Bowcombe is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover for drone roof surveys. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of the PO30 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Plaish (1 mile north-east), Clatterford (1 mile north-east), Carisbrooke (1 mile north-east), Gunville (1 mile north-east) and Gatcombe (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ryde (8 miles east), Cowes (6 miles north), Sandown (8 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (6 miles north-east). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed.
What’s near Bowcombe
In Bowcombe, that means homes and buildings near The Blacksmiths Arms. Other landmarks nearby include Whitecroft Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Isle of Wight Music Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bowcombe include Brighstone Down.
Bowcombe: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Bowcombe?
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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is Bowcombe within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere as small as Bowcombe, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Let us know the exact address as you book
- Book early if you are near an airport
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.