Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Shide, Isle of Wight
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Shide. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shide
We carry out drone roof surveys in Shide and across London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’re worried about moss building up on slopes and in gutters and coverings that have slipped high up on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Shide, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Shide (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a drone roof survey looks like in Shide
Shide is within about 5 miles of the coast, 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. The wider area around Shide has a long history of building, with Carisbrooke Castle about 1 mile west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For hotels and guest houses around Shide, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St. John the Baptist, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Nine Acres Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Shide is about 1 mile south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Shide, we can come and survey your property. Shide is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: PO30. Local streets include Pan Lane, Ash Road and Dairy Lane, and we cover them all. You’ll find Shide on the A3020, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Newport (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (1 mile south), Downend (2 miles east), Merstone (3 miles south-east) and Rookley (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you book.
Near you in Shide
Typical jobs here are in homes near Christ The King College, The Cranbourne Arms Public House and Island Innovation VI Form Campus, among other places. Well-known places in the area include St Mary's Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile west). Open spaces near Shide include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
What else we do in Shide
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks frequently start at outlets, edges and around plant. We photograph them closely, as far as the flight allows.
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Shide, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the roof space where it’s safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. Close-up photos show what’s really there. It’s far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. In an older home around Shide, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Shide: your questions answered
Will you come out to Shide?
Yes, Shide is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Shide listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Will the drone film my neighbours?
We take care around neighbouring homes. We photograph your roof, not your neighbours’ property. Letting neighbours know beforehand helps.
How do I book a survey in Shide?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
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.
How we price drone roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We will typically ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
For a price for drone roof surveys in Shide, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.