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Drone roof survey — see your whole roof without leaving the ground
A drone roof survey photographs every elevation of your roof from the air, so slipped tiles, cracked flashings, failed ridges and blocked gutters can be seen close up without ladders, towers or scaffolding. You get a written report with each defect circled on the photograph, graded for severity and explained in plain English. Fixed price £99 for homes, £149 commercial.
- 20–30 minutes on site, nothing touched, no disruption
- Every slope, ridge, valley, chimney and gutter photographed
- Findings circled, graded and described in plain English
- Report within 24 hours as a private link plus printable version
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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.
How a drone roof survey works
Three stages, from the first photograph to the finished report.
The flight
A qualified pilot photographs every slope, ridge, valley, chimney and gutter run in high resolution — around 20 to 30 minutes on site.
The inspection
Every photograph is examined for slipped tiles, cracked flashings, gutter failure, moss and storm damage, then each finding is checked by a person before it goes in the report.
The report
Damage circled on the photograph, graded by severity and explained in plain English, delivered as a private link plus a printable version.
What a drone roof survey finds
These are the faults we photograph and grade most often on Scottish roofs. Each one has its own page explaining how urgent it is and what a repair usually involves.
What a drone roof survey costs
One fixed price, with the report included. No call-out fee, no charge per photograph and no access equipment to hire.
Residential
£99
Houses, flats and tenement roofs. Full photographic report included.
Commercial
£149
Units, shops and larger premises, including flat roof and rooflight coverage.
Where we fly
Drone roof surveys across central Scotland — G, ML, EH, FK and PA postcodes.
Drone roof survey questions
What is a drone roof survey?
A drone roof survey is a photographic inspection of your roof flown from ground level. A qualified pilot photographs every elevation in high resolution, so ridges, valleys, chimneys and flashings can be examined close up without ladders, a tower or scaffolding. The photographs are then reviewed and every defect is circled, described and graded in a written report.
How much does a drone roof survey cost?
AyeInspect charges a fixed £99 for a residential drone roof survey and £149 for commercial premises, with the report included. A traditional survey needing scaffold or tower access typically runs from £300 to £900 once access hire is added.
How long does a drone roof survey take?
The flight itself is usually 20 to 30 minutes on site for a typical house. Your report is reviewed and issued within 24 hours of the visit.
Do you need access to my house?
No. We fly from a safe launch point outside, so nobody needs to come inside and no access equipment is required. If the property is mid-terrace or has restricted outdoor space, tell us when booking and we will confirm a launch point in advance.
Is a drone roof survey legal in the UK?
Yes, when it is flown by an operator working to CAA rules. Flights are planned around airspace restrictions, people and property, and we only fly in conditions that are safe for the aircraft.
Can a drone roof survey be used for an insurance claim?
Yes. Each report is dated and every defect is photographed, described and severity-graded, which is the evidence insurers and loss adjusters usually ask for. We provide the evidence rather than handling the claim itself.
What can't a drone survey see?
It is a visual inspection of the outside of the roof. It cannot look under tiles, inspect the loft, or replace a structural survey. Where something needs opening up, the report says so and shows the roofer exactly where to look.