Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Clatterford, Isle of Wight
Drone roof surveys across Clatterford, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How a drone roof survey works in Clatterford
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that can’t be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It’s also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. If we can’t fly, we tell you why. If you’re worried about cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots and slipped or missing slates on a high roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Clatterford, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Clatterford (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Clatterford
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. It is hard to tell from below what has shifted. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
Problems we come across often include:
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Clatterford means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which limits apply to the survey
Nearby places to Clatterford
What else we do in Clatterford
Why act early in Clatterford
On a tall building, problems are often found only when water comes in. By that stage the damage has spread inside. A drone survey finds them sooner. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Clatterford, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Visits on any day of the week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Clatterford can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Drone roof surveys around Clatterford
Clatterford lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
Carisbrooke Castle lies about 0.3 miles east, so building around Clatterford goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition. If you look after a building such as St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Clatterford is about 1 mile south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. In Clatterford, as across the Isle of Wight, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, large and small. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Down Lane, Castle Lane and High Street and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Carisbrooke (1 mile north), Plaish (1 mile south-west), Gunville (1 mile north), Bowcombe (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover 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). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when booking.
Near you in Clatterford
In Clatterford, that means homes and buildings near The Waverley pub, Island Innovation VI Form Campus and Christ The King College, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Whitecroft Hospital (1.3 miles south-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Clatterford
Landlords, agents and building managers in Clatterford and across the Isle of Wight can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Clatterford
Will you come out to Clatterford?
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 as you book.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Clatterford?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Clatterford?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
What we cannot see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs