See your whole roof before anyone quotes.
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Our free roof survey uses a drone to photograph every slope, ridge, valley, chimney and gutter. You get the photos with any problems marked and a plain-English summary, and you keep them, quote or no quote.
- Free, with no obligation
- No ladders, no scaffold, nobody on your roof
- Photos and findings you keep
- PhotosEvery slope
- FindingsPlain English
- CostFree
9.93/1010-year written guaranteeFree drone and CCTV surveysLeaks treated as a priorityWhat our drone roof survey looks at.
- Tiles and slatesSlipped, cracked, missing or flaking.
- Ridge and hipsLoose, cracked or missing mortar.
- ValleysWorn linings, debris and gaps.
- ChimneyPointing, pots, flaunching and lead.
- Flat roofsSplits, blisters, ponding and failed edges.
- Gutters and rooflineBlockages, sagging and rotten boards.
Who books a roof survey.
A leak, a stain or a tile on the path, and you want the cause.
A dated record of the roof to share with your own surveyor.
An older roof you have not seen up close for years.
How the survey works.
- 1Call backWe talk it through
Pick a time online and we call you, or call us now.
- 2On the dayWe fly the drone
From your garden or the street, in calm weather.
- 3TogetherWe show you
The photos on a screen, with the problems explained.
- 4AfterFindings in writing
Yours to keep, and a quote if you want one.
Why a drone roof survey beats a ladder.
A roofer on a ladder can see one edge of a roof. A roofer on the roof can see more, but walking on old slates and tiles can crack them, and it is not safe in wind or wet. A drone sees the whole roof from above, including the far slopes, the valleys, the back of the chimney and the gutters, without anyone stepping on it.
The photos are detailed enough to show a single cracked tile or a lifted piece of lead. We show them to you on a screen on the day, explain what each problem means, and tell you plainly what needs doing now, what can wait, and what is fine. If the roof is in good order, we tell you that too.
The survey usually takes far less time than putting up a ladder and scaffold tower, and there is no mess, no damage to your garden and no one asking to come through the house.
What you get from your roof survey.
You get the photos with any problems marked, and a short written summary in plain English. If work is needed, you can ask for a written quote, which sets out the work, the materials and the timings. There is no charge for the survey or the findings, and no obligation to book anything.
Many people use the survey to get a second opinion after another quote. A drone roof survey is not a RICS home survey and is not advice on buying or selling a property. Under the RICS Level 2 standard, a surveyor inspects the outside of the roof from the ground, a window, or a ladder up to three metres, so a drone gives a closer look at parts they may not be able to reach. Your own surveyor or conveyancer can advise you on what our findings mean for a purchase or sale.
When we fly.
We fly in reasonable weather. If it is too windy or wet on the day, we will rearrange to the next calm day rather than give you poor photos. If water is coming in now, call us: we make the roof safe first and survey it as soon as conditions allow.
1Slipped tiles, rear slope
2Whole roof from above
3Front gutter and fascia| Slates | Three slipped on the rear slopeCheck |
| Ridge and hips | Mortar soundSound |
| Valleys | Leaves in the valley, lining soundNoted |
| Chimney | Flashing lifted at the backCheck |
| Gutters | Front run sagging at one bracketCheck |
What the roof survey costs.
The survey is free. These are the things we will be honest with you about.
- No charge
- The flight, the photos and the findings cost nothing.
- No obligation
- You do not have to book any work with us.
- Yours to keep
- Use the photos for a second opinion if you like.
- Quotes in writing
- If you want work done, the price is written down first.
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Finished jobs, with the photos.
Roof survey questions.
Anything else, just call. You'll speak to someone who knows roofs.
Call us07888 868356Is the drone roof survey really free?
Yes. There is no charge for the flight, the photos or the written findings, and no obligation to book any work. We offer it free because it is the clearest way to show you what is really happening on your roof.
Do I need to be at home for the survey?
It is best if you are, so we can show you the photos on a screen and explain what we have found while you are with us. If you cannot be there, tell us when you book and we will agree how to get access to fly safely and send you the photos and findings afterwards.
Is a drone survey the same as a building survey?
No. A RICS home survey is carried out by a chartered surveyor and covers the whole property. Our drone survey is a contractor's close look at the roof, chimney and roofline only. Under the RICS Level 2 standard the outside of the roof is inspected from the ground or a ladder, so our photos can add detail. It is not advice on buying or selling.
What happens if the weather is bad?
We need reasonably calm, dry weather to fly safely and take clear photos. If it is too windy or wet on the day, we rearrange to the next suitable day. If your roof is leaking now, we will make it safe first, then carry out the survey as soon as the conditions allow us to fly.
Where this information comes from.
General information, not legal, financial or mortgage advice. Lender, insurer and council rules vary and change, so check with them or a qualified adviser.
See your roof clearly. It costs nothing.
Schedule a call back. The drone survey is free, and you keep the photos, quote or no quote.