Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Hale Common, Isle of Wight
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Hale Common. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hale Common
Drones need reasonable weather. We don’t fly in strong wind or a downpour, because control and safety come first. If the weather turns, we will agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. If you’ve noticed outlets choked with leaves and silt and storm damage on steep or tall roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Hale Common 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, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Hale Common (PO36, PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Hale Common, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the loft space where it is safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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FAQs for Hale Common
How do I find out if my home in Hale Common is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Hale Common?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is your drone operator registered?
We are. Our Flyer ID and Operator ID come from the CAA, and the drone itself is under 250g.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
That depends on where the roof is. Flying inside a flight restriction zone needs permission from the airport or air traffic control, which can add time. Book early if you think you may be affected.
Are there drone restrictions in central London?
Central London has restricted areas where NATS permission is needed. Where we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points and explain what we could see.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Hale Common?
Just call 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Drone roof surveys in Hale Common: local notes
Hale Common is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Hale Common is about 3 miles from Sandown Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly.
Anyone responsible for a site like Newchurch Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Hale Common is about 3 miles north-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Hale Common is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We cover every part of PO36 and PO30 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Main roads around Hale Common include the A3056. Close by, we survey roofs in Branstone (1 mile east), Winford (1 mile east), Princelett (1 mile south-east), Newchurch (1 mile north-east) and Apse Heath (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (4 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles east), Shanklin (3 miles south-east) and Ventnor (4 miles south). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed.
Around Hale Common
The closest station to Hale Common is Shanklin station, about 2.5 miles south-east. A little further out are Museum of Country And Agriculture (1 mile north) and Sandown Castle (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Hale Common include Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By that stage the damage has spread inside. Looking from above picks up the early signs. For older village homes like those around Hale Common, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We record the signs of age we can see.
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. We record what we see of their condition.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Hale Common
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
With Haseley Manor about 0.9 miles north, the area around Hale Common has a long history. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Before you book anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. They’ll see exactly where each defect is.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, so small faults are dealt with early.