Drone roof inspections in Penicuik
Drone roof inspection Penicuik — £99 fixed price
Higher ground at the foot of the Pentlands means colder, wetter conditions and faster roof wear.
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Why homeowners choose AyeInspect
CAA-registered pilots
Every flight is carried out by a qualified, registered drone operator.
Fully insured
Public liability cover in place for every survey we carry out.
Report within 24 hours
Your photographic report normally lands in your inbox the 24 hours.
One fixed price
£99 for homes, £149 for commercial. No call-out fees, no scaffolding, no surprise extras.
No ladders, no mess
Nothing touches your roof — the whole survey is flown from the ground.
Your report stays private
Photographs and findings are shared by private link, only with you.
Work done in EH26
We fly Penicuik regularly and know its roofs — tenement stone, slate pitches and modern estates.
Most common local defect
Slipped slates and blocked gutters are the usual culprits after a Central Belt winter.
Roofs in Penicuik
Penicuik sits high on the edge of the Pentlands, with mill-era terraces in the centre and modern estates on the outskirts. It gets colder and wetter than central Edinburgh, and roofs show it.
Pentland foothills — wind, snow loading and freeze-thaw damage.
Where we fly in Penicuik
- Pentland View
- Eastfield
- Auchendinny
- Roslin side
- Bellman's Road
Anywhere in EH26 is covered at the same fixed price.
What we look for on Penicuik roofs
Frost-damaged ridge mortar
Photographed close-up from the air, circled on the image and graded so you know whether it needs fixing now or watching.
Heavy moss on shaded slopes
Photographed close-up from the air, circled on the image and graded so you know whether it needs fixing now or watching.
Freeze-thaw splitting on old slate and clay
Water gets into a hairline crack, freezes and splits the unit. We grade the affected area so you know if it is spreading.
Every Penicuik survey covers the full roof: tiles and slates, ridges, hips and verges, valleys, flashings, chimney stacks, guttering and any flat sections. You get an online report with each defect circled on the photograph, a plain-English description and a severity grade, plus a printable PDF version.
Roof inspection cost in Penicuik
Homeowner / residential
£99
Fixed price in Penicuik. No call-out fee, no scaffolding, no VAT surprises.
Commercial property
£149
Fixed price in Penicuik. No call-out fee, no scaffolding, no VAT surprises.
What we find on Penicuik roofs
These are the defects our drone surveys pick up most often around EH26. Every one is photographed from the air, circled on the image, graded for severity and explained in plain English in your report.
Plan a repairBlocked or sagging gutters
Silt, moss and vegetation visible sitting in the channel from above.
How serious is it?
UrgentFailed lead flashing
Lead lifted or peeled back at the upstand, with a visible gap into the joint.
How serious is it?
MonitorHeavy moss growth
Deep green cushions along tile laps and at the bottom of the slope.
How serious is it?- Fix soon
Ponding on a flat roof
Visible standing water or a distinct tide-mark ring on the membrane.
How serious is it? - Fix soon
Chimney stack defects
Open joints and washed-out pointing on the exposed faces.
How serious is it? - Fix soon
Slipped or missing tile
A dark gap or a visible line of underlay felt in an otherwise even course.
How serious is it?
Browse the full roof defect library or book a Penicuik survey for £99.
Penicuik roof survey FAQs
How much does a drone roof inspection cost in Penicuik?
A residential drone roof inspection in Penicuik is a fixed £99, and a commercial survey is £149. That covers the visit, high-resolution aerial photographs of every elevation and an annotated, severity-graded report. There is no call-out or travel charge inside EH26.
Do you cover EH26 postcodes?
Yes. Penicuik sits inside our EH26 coverage and we survey there regularly. Enter your full postcode on the booking form and we will confirm availability before you pay anything.
How quickly can you survey a roof in Penicuik?
We usually fly within a few working days, weather permitting, and your report is normally with you within 24 hours of the visit. Storm damage and insurance jobs are prioritised.
Do I need to be at home for the survey?
No. As long as our pilot can reach a safe take-off point and access is clear, we can complete the Penicuik survey without you being there and email the report when it is ready.
What roof problems do you find most often in Penicuik?
Slipped and missing slates, cracked ridge mortar, failed lead flashing around chimneys and blocked or sagging gutters are the usual findings after a Central Belt winter. Each one is circled on the aerial photograph, graded for severity and explained in the report so a roofer can quote from it.
Can I use the report for an insurance or storm damage claim?
Yes. The report includes dated, high-resolution aerial photographs of every elevation with each defect circled, described and severity-graded, which is exactly the evidence insurers and loss adjusters ask for. You own the report and can forward it to anyone.
Is it safe and legal to fly a drone over my Penicuik property?
Yes. We fly under UK CAA rules with the required operator registration and public liability insurance, and we plan every flight around airspace restrictions, neighbouring properties and wind conditions before we lift off.
What happens if the survey finds damage?
You get a plain-English report with each defect graded from monitor through to urgent, plus a recommended action for every finding. We do not carry out repairs, so there is nothing to upsell — the report is simply the evidence you hand to whichever roofer you choose.
Does the weather stop a drone roof survey in Penicuik?
Heavy rain or high winds will move a flight, and we will tell you the day before if that is likely. Scottish weather is factored into our scheduling, so most surveys still go ahead within a few working days of booking.
Nearby towns we also cover in Edinburgh
- Drone roof inspection Leith (EH6)
- Drone roof inspection Portobello (EH15)
- Drone roof inspection Morningside (EH10)
- Drone roof inspection Corstorphine (EH12)
- Drone roof inspection Musselburgh (EH21)
- Drone roof inspection Dalkeith (EH22)
See the full Edinburgh roof inspection page or browse every area we cover.