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Drone roof survey in Noke Common, Isle of Wight
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Noke Common. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
About our drone roof survey in Noke Common
Prices start from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where it applies, is also part of our Premium Survey, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We will tell you if a drone isn’t the right tool for your roof. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. Common reasons to book are worn lead at chimneys and walls and standing water on a flat roof, on large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
Somewhere as small as Noke Common, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Noke Common (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It helps when you plan ahead. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book us in Noke Common
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Photos and a written report every time
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
How we price drone roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Which survey package you book
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
For a price for your roof in Noke Common, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Drone roof surveys in Noke Common: local notes
Noke Common lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hunnyhill Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. With Carisbrooke Castle about 2.3 miles south, the area around Noke Common has a long history. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Take an older house close to Church of St. John the Baptist: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Noke Common is about 2 miles north of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Noke Common is one of many places we visit across the Isle of Wight, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, large and small. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Drone roof surveys in PO30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Noke Common: Parkhurst (1 mile south-east), Forest Side (1 mile south-west), Hunny Hill (1 mile south), Northwood (2 miles north) and Rew Street (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (10 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north-east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What’s near Noke Common
We work in homes and buildings around The Stag pub, Medina College and Seaclose Park, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Carisbrooke Castle (2.3 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Noke Common include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. Each defect is photographed for the report.
Also near Noke Common
What else we do in Noke Common
Honest limits
It’s useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Noke Common
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Noke Common can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. Drone photographs are included where we could fly.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially in autumn. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
Noke Common: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Noke Common?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Noke Common?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.