Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Fishbourne, Isle of Wight
Drone roof surveys in Fishbourne and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
Useful tips for Fishbourne property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Check the loft can be reached
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Check there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. Drone photos are included where we could fly.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Take photos of any changes.
How a drone roof survey works in Fishbourne
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from ground level. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or isn’t safe, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. If a drone isn’t the right tool, we’ll say so. We survey fragile roofs, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and people most frequently book us about cracked mortar along the ridge and storm damage on steep or tall roofs.
Somewhere as small as Fishbourne, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Fishbourne (PO33)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Fishbourne questions
How do I find out if my home in Fishbourne is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Fishbourne within the area you cover?
Yes, Fishbourne is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
What about my neighbours’ privacy?
We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying. We only survey what the owner has asked us to. If your roof is shared, it helps to tell your neighbours about the visit.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It is useful for planning maintenance over the years. Outbuildings and barns around Fishbourne are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Fishbourne
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Every finding written up with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Fishbourne 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, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
Also near Fishbourne
Other services in Fishbourne
Drone roof surveys in Fishbourne: local notes
Fishbourne is within about 2 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 high wind or heavy rain. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and sea air and wind reach every part of the island. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
If you look after a building such as Wootton Community Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. With Osborne House about 2.8 miles north-west, the area around Fishbourne has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St. Edmund's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Fishbourne is about 2 miles west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Surveys in Fishbourne work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Fishbourne. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We work across PO33 for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Kite Hill, Ashlake Farm Lane and Ashlake Copse Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Fishbourne sits on or near the B3331. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Wootton (1 mile west), Havenstreet (1 mile south), Hillgrove (2 miles south-west), Whippingham (2 miles west) and Staplers (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (4 miles south-west), Cowes (4 miles north-west), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (3 miles north-west). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Near you in Fishbourne
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ryde Academy and The Fishbourne pub. Fishbourne’s nearest station is Ryde Esplanade station, roughly 2.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are St Mary's Hospital (3.9 miles west) and East Cowes Castle (3.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Fishbourne include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Outlets, edges and roof plant are common problem areas. They’re all captured in close-up.
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.