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Drone roof survey in Northwood, Isle of Wight
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Northwood. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
How a drone roof survey works in Northwood
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. If a drone will not help on your roof, we will say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. If you’re worried about storm damage on steep or tall roofs and ridge and hip pieces working loose, we can find out what’s behind it, on tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and large and complex roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Northwood may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is 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.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Northwood (PO31)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Rural addresses near Northwood can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Common roof problems in Northwood
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Flashings that have come away
For an older house near a landmark like All Saints' Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Northwood questions
Will you come out to Northwood?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Northwood is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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 if my home is near an airport?
Near airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, London City and Stansted, flight restriction zones apply. We check the airspace for your address and seek permission where it’s needed. If we can’t fly, we use other safe vantage points.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible, alongside the other checks in the package.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Flying and imaging in Northwood
Northwood lies within about 2 miles 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 high wind or heavy rain. Historic houses such as Osborne House, about 2 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Northwood goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Northwood Primary School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Northwood is about 1 mile south of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. If you’re in Northwood, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, large and small. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Drone roof surveys in PO31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Nodes Road, Wyatts Lane and Uplands Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Rew Street (1 mile west), Gurnard (1 mile north), Cowes (1 mile north), Noke Common (2 miles south) and Parkhurst (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (3 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (9 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (11 miles south-east) and Oakfield (7 miles east). If you’re somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning.
Near you in Northwood
In Northwood, that means homes and buildings near Cowes Enterprise College and The Travellers Joy pub and the streets around them. A little further out are Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles north) and West Cowes Castle (1.7 miles north). The countryside around Northwood includes Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Northwood book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.