Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Drone roof surveys around Godshill, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check the loft can be reached
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, particularly in autumn. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
About our drone roof survey in Godshill
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. 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 before the visit. If a drone is not the right tool, we’ll say so. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, fragile roofs and large and complex roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots and ridge pieces that have lifted.
In a small place like Godshill, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The written findings come 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
- Godshill (PO38)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Godshill: your questions answered
Is my home in Godshill listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Godshill?
Yes, Godshill is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you hold CAA registration for the drone?
Yes, we are. Our Flyer ID and Operator ID come from the CAA, and we fly a drone that weighs under 250g, kept within sight on every flight.
How long does the visit take?
Typically, it takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. That includes checking the site and the weather before take-off.
Can a drone see inside my loft?
No. It sees only the outer surfaces. The underside tells us things the drone can’t, so we check the loft too where we can.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Drone roof surveys in Godshill: local notes
Godshill is within about 4 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Thatch survives on some older Isle of Wight buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you live in an older home near All Saints' Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Sheat Manor lies about 2.5 miles north-west, so building around Godshill goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Godshill is about 5 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Godshill can all book drone roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Portsmouth is in our area too.
All of PO38 is covered for drone roof surveys. We cover properties on High Street, Jubilee Close and Yarborough Close and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Godshill: Sandford (1 mile east), Rookley Green (1 mile north-west), Rookley (2 miles north-west), Whiteley Bank (2 miles east) and Merstone (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles north), Ryde (7 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (4 miles east), Shanklin (4 miles east) and Ventnor (4 miles south-east). If you are somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning.
Local landmarks in Godshill
Around Godshill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Essex pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shanklin station, roughly 3.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Whitecroft Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Museum of Country And Agriculture (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Godshill include Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
Places near Godshill
What else we do in Godshill
How we price drone roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Godshill?
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Anyone responsible for a site like Godshill Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What insurance they carry
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Older rural homes like those around Godshill can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- 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.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Godshill
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.