Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Nettlestone
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a drone roof survey in Nettlestone and across the Isle of Wight.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Drone roof survey in Nettlestone: what you get
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it’s worth letting them know about the visit. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. We survey tall and steep roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and fragile roofs, and people most frequently book us about lifted or split lead flashings and slipped or missing slates on a high roof.
Older buildings in small places like Nettlestone may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Nettlestone (PO34)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Nettlestone
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller, whatever height the roof is. Older cottages and farmhouses around Nettlestone can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 20+ years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Nettlestone: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Nettlestone?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Nettlestone is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can you fly a drone near an airport?
Only with the right permission. Airports such as Gatwick, Luton and Southampton have flight restriction zones, and a flight inside one needs the airport’s or air traffic control’s say-so. If permission isn’t given, the roof is inspected from other safe viewpoints.
Can a drone see inside my loft?
No. It photographs the outside, not the inside. The loft space is checked separately, where there’s safe access.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Is a drone roof survey a thermal survey?
Our drone takes close-up photographs of the roof. Thermal imaging is a separate check, included in our Premium Survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Many commercial roofs have fragile sheets or roof lights. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. It is almost impossible to see from the ground, but a drone shows it clearly.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Older roofs in small places like Nettlestone can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Nettlestone
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Check the loft can be reached
We email the report to you, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Each finding is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Nettlestone
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Chimney tops in poor condition
For an older house near a landmark like St. Helen's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the price includes VAT
What else we do in Nettlestone
Flying and imaging in Nettlestone
Nettlestone lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Bembridge Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight.
Historic houses such as Nunwell House, about 2.8 miles south-west, show how far back building around Nettlestone goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. If you look after a building like Nettlestone Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Nettlestone is about 2 miles east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out drone roof surveys in Nettlestone for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Nettlestone. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Every address in PO34 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Caws Avenue, Willowtree Drive and Ashtree Way. Nettlestone is on the B3340, so it is easy for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Seaview (1 mile north), Pondwell (1 mile north-west), Spring Vale (1 mile north-west), Puckpool (1 mile north-west) and Westridge (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles west), Cowes (9 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west), Ventnor (9 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles west). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you book.
What’s near Nettlestone
We work in homes and buildings around The Vine Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Smallbrook Junction station, roughly 1.8 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (4.1 miles south) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.2 miles west). Not far away are Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Bembridge Down.