Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Marsh Green, Isle of Wight
We carry out drone roof surveys in Marsh Green and the rest of the Isle of Wight. We survey seven days a week.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
Landlord and commercial surveys in Marsh Green
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
About our drone roof survey in Marsh Green
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs cannot always be inspected up close. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. The photos go into a written report. It is also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. Typical surveys look at lifted or split lead flashings and slipped or missing slates on a high roof, on valleys and parapet gutters, fragile roofs and tall and steep roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Marsh Green are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Marsh Green (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Marsh Green questions
Do you cover smaller places like Marsh Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Marsh Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Marsh Green?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long does the visit take?
The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Why get it checked now?
From ground level, you are guessing about most of a tall roof. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photos. It’s far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Visits on any day of the week
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
What we’re asked to look at in Marsh Green
Many roofs are never seen properly from ground level. You can’t see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Problems in those places often go unseen until they leak.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
If you look after a building like Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will the report include photos?
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Marsh Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.
Nearby places to Marsh Green
Also in Marsh Green
Airspace, weather and Marsh Green roofs
Marsh Green is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind near 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. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
With Mottistone Manor about 1.5 miles north-west, the area around Marsh Green has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition. If you live in an older home near St. Mary's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Marsh Green is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Marsh Green and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Marsh Green. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: PO30. We also cover the places around Marsh Green: Chilton Green (1 mile north-west), Hulverstone (2 miles north-west), Brookgreen (2 miles west), Brook (2 miles north-west) and Dunsbury (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (11 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (9 miles east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Around Marsh Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Three Bishops pub and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Whitecroft Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Brighstone Village Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Brighstone Down.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.