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Know what is happening on your roof before it gets expensive

Fixed-price drone roof inspections for homeowners, landlords and property buyers across the North East. Clear aerial imagery, fast turnaround and no scaffolding for the initial visual check.

Residential roof inspection from £225
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CAA licensed & insured drone operator
Images & video within 24 hours
Local to the North East
Aerial roof inspection view
15-30 mins
Typical on-site drone inspection time
CAA Licensed & Insured
Operated under UK drone regulations
Based In The North East
Newcastle, Durham, Teesside & beyond
Fast Turnaround
Images & video within 24 hours
One Clear Price
No hidden extras, no obligation
About Us

A sharper, safer first look at roof condition

Drone Survey Services is a North East based aerial survey company, licensed and insured for professional inspection work. Our core focus is residential roof surveys that help you see visible issues clearly before you commit to scaffolding, repairs or further specialist reports.

How It Works

A straightforward process, start to finish

No sales calls, no jargon. Book online, we visit, you get a clear report.

1

Book & confirm access

Tell us your address and what's prompting the inspection. We confirm a suitable date and any access details by phone or email.

2

Drone survey on site

We photograph all visible roof slopes from the air — usually from the pavement or garden, with no scaffolding or ladders needed.

3

Receive your PDF report

Within 24 hours you'll receive your digital images and video, followed by a clear PDF report with a plain-English summary of what we found.

What's Included

What you receive with every inspection

  • Full detailed roof coverage
    Every visible slope, elevation and hard-to-reach area photographed from the air.
  • Guttering condition checks
    A visual check of guttering for blockages, damage or misalignment.
  • Ridgeline condition checks
    Ridge tiles and pointing checked for cracking, gaps or displacement.
  • Chimney stack checks
    Stacks, flaunching and flashing inspected for visible signs of wear.
  • Identify loose or missing tiles
    Flagged clearly in your report so you know exactly what to act on.
  • Images and video within 24 hours
    Digital images and video footage delivered fast, alongside your written report.
Roof Inspection ReportImagery + video · 24hr
Pricing

One clear price to get started

A straightforward first inspection with the price confirmed before we visit.

Most popular first inspection

Residential Drone Roof Inspection

From £225 inc. VAT, single residential property
  • Full aerial survey of all accessible roof slopes
  • High-resolution photography, no scaffolding required
  • Digital images & video delivered within 24 hours
  • Plain-English summary of visible condition
  • Guidance on any recommended next steps
Get Your Fixed-Price Quote

Larger properties, multiple buildings, or commercial sites — get a tailored quote, still fixed-price and agreed before we visit.

A proper first look without scaffold costs

Useful when you need clear evidence, not a guess from ground level.

  • Terraced, semi-detached & detached homes
  • Bungalows & period properties
  • Rental & HMO properties
  • Small blocks & commercial roofs — quoted separately
Common Reasons Customers Book

Is a drone roof survey right for you?

Storm damage checks

After high winds or heavy weather, get a fast visual check for slipped or missing tiles before it becomes a bigger problem.

Routine maintenance planning

A periodic look at roof condition to catch small issues early and budget for repairs before they escalate.

Pre-purchase concerns

Considering a property? Get a clear first look at roof condition alongside your other pre-purchase checks.

Landlord & rental inspections

Document roof condition between tenancies, for compliance records, or in response to a tenant report.

Insurance-related first look

A visual record to support a conversation with your insurer — not a replacement for a formal claim assessment.

Support for roofing contractors

Fast, access-free imagery to support your own quoting or diagnostic process without booking scaffolding upfront.

Why Use A Drone Roof Survey

A better first look, without the cost of access equipment

  • 01
    No scaffolding, for many first-look cases
    Most residential roofs can be surveyed safely from the ground, saving time and cost.
  • 02
    Safer than a ladder inspection
    No one needs to climb onto your roof for an initial visual check.
  • 03
    Clear imagery of hard-to-see areas
    Valleys, chimney stacks and rear slopes are photographed in the same detail as the front elevation.
  • 04
    Usually completed same-day
    On-site survey time is typically 15–30 minutes for a standard residential property.
  • 05
    Significant savings against traditional methods
    No scaffold hire or specialist access equipment, so more of your budget goes toward any repairs actually needed.
Scaffolding Survey
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Service Area

Covering The North East Of England

Based in the North East, with drone survey work carried out across Tyne & Wear, County Durham and Teesside.

North East coverage area

Tyne & Wear

  • Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Gateshead
  • Sunderland
  • South Shields
  • Washington

Durham & Tees Valley

  • Durham City
  • Darlington
  • Stockton-on-Tees
  • Hartlepool
  • Chester-le-Street
  • Bishop Auckland

Specifically based in County Durham? Visit durhamroofsurvey.co.uk for local coverage and pricing. Not seeing your town here? Get in touch to check availability for your postcode.

Why Customers Choose Us

Built around the questions property owners actually need answered

Clarity

High-resolution images make visible roof issues easier to understand, explain and act on.

Plain-English reporting
Photos, video and summary
Speed

Most residential drone visits are quick to complete, with digital imagery usually delivered within 24 hours.

Fast first look
Ideal after storms or leaks
Confidence

A fixed-price visual inspection gives you evidence before deciding whether roofers, insurers or specialists need to be involved.

No pressure aftercare
Guidance on next steps
Frequently Asked Questions

Good to know before you book

Is this the same as a structural survey?
No. This is a visual aerial inspection using drone imagery. It gives you a clear first look at visible roof condition, but it is not a structural survey, engineer's report, or insurance assessment. Where we see something that warrants closer investigation, we'll say so.
Do you need access to my property?
Usually not. Most residential roofs can be fully surveyed from the pavement, driveway or garden. If access to a garden or neighbouring land is needed, we'll confirm this with you beforehand.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Drone flights require reasonably calm, dry conditions. If the weather isn't suitable on the day, we'll reschedule at no extra cost — we'd rather do it properly than rush a flight in poor conditions.
How quickly will I get my report?
Digital images and video are typically delivered by email within 24 hours of the survey visit, often sooner, followed by your written report.
Can I use this for an insurance claim?
Our report can support a conversation with your insurer as a visual record, but it is not a formal loss adjuster or engineer's report and shouldn't be relied on as one. We recommend checking with your insurer what they specifically require.
Do you inspect commercial or larger roofs?
Yes — small commercial units, blocks of flats and larger roof areas can be surveyed. These are quoted individually based on size and complexity, but always agreed as a fixed price before we visit.
Ready When You Are

Get clear roof evidence before you commit to repairs

Fast to arrange, straightforward pricing and no obligation to proceed with any further work.

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Request your fixed-price quote

Tell us what is going on with the property and we'll come back with availability, access notes and confirmation of price, usually within one working day.

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Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm
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Based in the North East
Covering Tyne & Wear, County Durham and Teesside

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Please note: Drone Survey Services provides a visual aerial roof inspection service using drone imagery. This is not a structural survey, engineer's report, or insurance assessment, and should not be relied upon as one. Where appropriate, we'll recommend further investigation by a qualified specialist.