Guide
What does a drone roof survey entail?
A short answer first: a qualified pilot photographs every elevation of your roof from the air — typically 20 to 30 minutes on site, with nothing touched and no access equipment. The photographs are then reviewed, every defect is circled, graded and described in plain English, and a report reaches you within 24 hours. The fixed price is £99 residential, £149 commercial.
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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.
The survey, step by step
- 1Before the visit
Booking and slot confirmation
You book an AM or PM slot online and pay the fixed fee. We check the address, the airspace around it and the weather window, then call to confirm a time. If the property is mid-terrace, near an airport or has limited outdoor space, we agree a launch point with you in advance.
- 20–5 minutes
Arrival and safety checks
The pilot arrives, walks the outside of the property, chooses a safe launch point and completes pre-flight checks. Nobody needs to be home, though it helps if a car can be moved off the launch area.
- 35–25 minutes
The flight
The drone photographs every roof slope in high resolution, then drops in for close-ups of ridges, valleys, hips, verges, chimney stacks, flashings, rooflights, gutters, fascia and soffits. Typical houses take 20 to 30 minutes; larger or commercial roofs take longer.
- 4Same day
Photographs reviewed
Every image is examined for slipped or cracked tiles, failed pointing, lifted flashings, moss and debris, blocked or sagging gutters, and storm or hail impact. Nothing is published automatically — each finding is confirmed by a person first.
- 5Within 24 hours
Your report arrives
You receive a private link to the report. Each defect is circled on the photograph, given a severity grade and described in plain English with a recommended next step. There is a printable version for insurers, factors or roofers.
What gets photographed
Every part of the roof that can be seen from the air is captured, not just the elevation facing the street.
- Every roof slope, photographed square-on
- Ridge line, hips and verges
- Valleys and their debris build-up
- Chimney stacks, pointing and flashings
- Lead soakers and abutment detail
- Rooflights and vents
- Gutter runs, outlets and downpipes
- Fascia, soffit and bargeboards
- Flat roof surfaces and upstands
- Any solar panels or aerials in place
What the report contains
The report is built around the photographs rather than around a form. For each finding you get the image with the defect circled, a severity grade so you know what is urgent and what can wait, a plain-English description of what it is, and a recommended next step. Elevations with nothing wrong are included too, so you have a complete record of the roof rather than only the bad news.
You receive it as a private link — no account, no login — plus a printable version suitable for a roofer's quote, an insurance claim or a factor's file.
Common questions
What does a drone roof survey entail?
A qualified pilot photographs every elevation of your roof from the air in high resolution, usually in 20 to 30 minutes on site. The photographs are then reviewed, each defect is circled, described and severity-graded, and a written report is sent to you within 24 hours as a private link plus a printable version.
Do I have to be at home?
No. We fly from outside, so you do not need to be there as long as we can reach a safe launch point. Most customers simply leave access clear and read the report when it lands.
How long does the whole process take?
Around 20 to 30 minutes on site for a typical house, and the report is issued within 24 hours of the visit.
Is the loft or the inside of the roof inspected?
No. It is an external visual inspection. Where the photographs suggest something needs opening up or checking from inside, the report says so and shows exactly which area to look at.
What happens if the weather is bad?
We do not fly in high winds, heavy rain or poor visibility. If conditions are unsafe we rebook you for the next suitable window at no extra cost.