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Drone Roof Survey in Carisbrooke
Drone roof surveys in Carisbrooke from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Flashings that have come away
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Homes around Carisbrooke frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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About our drone roof survey in Carisbrooke
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it cannot see inside. We check the loft from inside where it is safe, since that’s where leaks and condensation frequently show first. Together, the two give a fuller picture. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. Where the loft cannot be reached safely, we note it. If you’ve noticed ridge and hip pieces working loose and blocked valleys and parapet gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
Places like Carisbrooke can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Carisbrooke (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from ground level. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate typically means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Drone roof surveys around Carisbrooke
Carisbrooke lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
If you live in an older home near St. Mary's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. With Carisbrooke Castle about 0.3 miles south-east, the area around Carisbrooke has a long history. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Take a building like St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Carisbrooke is about 1 mile south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Carisbrooke, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Carisbrooke and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
All of PO30 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Down Lane, Purdy Road and Castle Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Carisbrooke, we cover Clatterford (1 mile south), Gunville (1 mile north), Plaish (1 mile south-west), Bowcombe (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (7 miles east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (5 miles north). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What’s near Carisbrooke
We work in homes and buildings around Christ The King College, Seaclose Park and Island Innovation VI Form Campus, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Isle of Wight Music Museum (1.1 miles north-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (under half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Carisbrooke include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brighstone Down.
What a drone roof survey does not cover
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Carisbrooke
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
FAQs for Carisbrooke
Do you cover smaller places like Carisbrooke?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Carisbrooke?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Carisbrooke
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It’s useful for planning maintenance over the years. Blocked gutters on homes around Carisbrooke overflow and soak walls, especially where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.