Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Shalcombe
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out drone roof surveys in Shalcombe, with photos and a clear written report.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shalcombe
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. If we can’t fly, we tell you why. Common reasons to book are coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and plant growth and moss on the roof, on large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Shalcombe, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Shalcombe (PO41)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Shalcombe, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
How the survey changes by roof type
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
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.
Nearby places to Shalcombe
Also in Shalcombe
Common roof problems in Shalcombe
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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
Mottistone Manor lies about 1.3 miles south-east, so building around Shalcombe goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Before booking anyone
- What insurance they carry
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What experience they bring
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Shalcombe
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Shalcombe?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is Shalcombe within the area you cover?
Yes. Shalcombe is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How do I book a survey in Shalcombe?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Drone roof surveys in Shalcombe: local notes
Shalcombe lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
The streets around a church such as St. Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Shalcombe is about 6 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. From houses to flats and shops in Shalcombe, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, large and small. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Surveys in PO41 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Shalcombe: Dunsbury (1 mile south-west), Hulverstone (1 mile south), Brook (1 mile south-west), Newbridge (1 mile north-east) and Wellow (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Newport (6 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). For harder-to-reach addresses, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when booking.
Landmarks near Shalcombe
Well-known places in the area include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Shalcombe includes Westover Down.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shalcombe
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.