Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Plaish, Isle of Wight
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Plaish, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
What we look for on each type of roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. The drone sees them without touching them, so the survey doesn’t add damage.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We record the signs of age we can see.
About our drone roof survey in Plaish
Drone roof surveys are available in Plaish and throughout London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. You get a written report with close-up photos and recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about plant growth and moss on the roof and ridge pieces that have lifted.
In a village or hamlet like Plaish, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Plaish (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Plaish
How do I find out if my home in Plaish is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Plaish?
Yes, Plaish is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Plaish?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
Only with the right permission. Confirmed flight restriction zones include Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Stansted, Luton and Southampton, among others, where the airport or air traffic control must give permission first. Without it, we inspect from other safe viewpoints.
How long does the visit take?
Typically, it takes about one to two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. That includes checking the site and the weather before take-off.
How we price drone roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself 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 Plaish, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- We also look inside the loft space where it’s safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Nearby places to Plaish
More services for Plaish
Airspace, weather and Plaish roofs
Plaish lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. About 0.8 miles north-east lies Carisbrooke Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Plaish has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St. Nicholas in Castro, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Plaish is about 2 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Plaish is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Plaish is one of the places in the Isle of Wight we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Every address in PO30 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Plaish, we cover Bowcombe (1 mile south-west), Clatterford (1 mile north-east), Carisbrooke (1 mile north-east), Gunville (1 mile north) and Gatcombe (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ryde (8 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (8 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (5 miles north-east). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so let us know where you are as you book.
Near you in Plaish
In Plaish, that means homes and buildings near The Blacksmiths Arms and Christ The King College and the streets around them. A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Plaish includes Brighstone Down and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Plaish?
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. We fly from the ground and bring the camera close to the roof.
Look out for signs like these:
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
If you look after a building like St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
What a drone roof survey does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs