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Drone Roof Survey in Luccombe Village
Need a drone roof survey in Luccombe Village? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Luccombe Village
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. We never fly where it is not safe. We survey tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and large and complex roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are plant growth and moss on the roof and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings.
Some older homes in villages like Luccombe Village are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, 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.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Luccombe Village (PO37)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
Your report arrives by email, with close-up photographs from the flight. Each finding is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
What we’re asked to look at in Luccombe Village
Many roofs are never seen properly from ground level. You can’t see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Faults there can go unnoticed for years.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
If you live in an older home near St Blasius Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Surveys for landlords and agents in Luccombe Village
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Places near Luccombe Village
What else we do in Luccombe Village
What a drone roof survey looks like in Luccombe Village
Luccombe Village is within about 1 mile of the coast, 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. Luccombe Village is about 3 miles from Sandown Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly.
If you look after a building such as St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For hotels and guest houses around Luccombe Village, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Luccombe Village is about 7 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Surveys in Luccombe Village work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Luccombe Village. Portsmouth is in our area too.
All of PO37 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on The Highway, Maythorne Way and Ash Grove and the roads around them. Other places close to Luccombe Village include Shanklin (1 mile north), Lake (2 miles north), Sandown (3 miles north), Queen's Bower (3 miles north) and Skinner's Hill (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (7 miles north), Cowes (11 miles north-west), East Cowes (11 miles north-west), Oakfield (7 miles north) and Barton (8 miles north-west). If you are somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning, so mention it when you book.
Local landmarks in Luccombe Village
In Luccombe Village, that means homes and buildings near King Harry's Bar and the streets around them. The closest station to Luccombe Village is Shanklin station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Sandown Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and Rylstone Manor (0.7 miles north). The countryside around Luccombe Village includes Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a small place like Luccombe Village, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Common questions in Luccombe Village
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Luccombe Village?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Sandown Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Is my home in Luccombe Village listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
What a drone roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Luccombe Village
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs