Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Nettlecombe Drone Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Nettlecombe from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Nettlecombe
We carry out drone roof surveys in Nettlecombe and across London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. You get a written report with close-up photographs and recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. If you’ve noticed loose ridge and hip tiles and worn lead at chimneys and walls, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Nettlecombe may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Nettlecombe (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate typically means nail fatigue. We can see the extent of it from above.
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We do not test for it, but we flag it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
What affects the price in Nettlecombe
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Nettlecombe: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Nettlecombe?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover smaller places like Nettlecombe?
Yes, Nettlecombe is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts 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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Drone roof surveys around Nettlecombe
Nettlecombe lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where wind off 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. The wider area around Nettlecombe has a long history of building, with Rylstone Manor about 4 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Nettlecombe is about 7 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We provide drone roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Nettlecombe and nearby. Our area takes in places right across the Isle of Wight, large and small. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Drone roof surveys in PO38 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Nettlecombe, we cover Southford (1 mile north-west), Bierley (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north-east), Godshill (2 miles north) and Sandford (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles north), Ryde (9 miles north-east), Cowes (11 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you book.
Local landmarks in Nettlecombe
Around Nettlecombe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Horse Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shanklin station, about 4.1 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Longshoremans Museum (2.2 miles east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Nettlecombe includes Stenbury Down.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Nettlecombe?
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Chimney tops in poor condition
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Water Hydrant Opposite Parish Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Questions to ask before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What happens if roof problems are left?
On a tall building, problems are often found only when water comes in. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. A drone survey finds them sooner. For older village homes like those around Nettlecombe, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Nettlecombe
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
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. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a small place like Nettlecombe, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.