After a storm, the hardest question is often "what has actually happened up there?" Climbing onto a wet, wind-damaged roof is dangerous, and much of the damage is invisible from the ground. A drone roof survey is the safe, fast way to answer that question. Here is what a drone can reveal and why it matters.
What a drone can see
A professional camera drone captures high-resolution imagery of every part of the roof — tiles, slates, ridges, hips, verges, valleys, chimneys, leadwork and gutters. After a storm, that imagery reveals missing, slipped and broken tiles, torn or lifted flashing, cracked ridges, loose chimney pots, and damaged guttering — all without anyone leaving the ground.
Safe inspection without scaffolding
A drone survey requires no scaffolding and no one climbs onto the roof. After a storm, when the roof may have loose tiles or damaged timbers, that safety matters. The drone gives us a complete initial view at a fraction of the cost and risk of scaffolding.
Evidence for your insurer
Drone imagery is valuable evidence for an insurance claim. Clear, dated photographs of the damage support your claim and show the insurer exactly what has happened. We can provide a written report alongside the imagery. See our roof surveys and reports page.
What a drone cannot see
A drone identifies visible defects on the roof surface. It cannot see hidden problems inside the roof structure — rotting timbers, failed underlay beneath sound tiles, or damp inside the roof space. Where the visible evidence suggests a hidden problem, we may recommend a closer physical inspection before quoting.
Free for existing homeowners
Our free drone roof surveys are available for existing homeowners seeking roofing advice or quotations — including after a storm. Pre-purchase inspections are a separate chargeable service. Arrange a free drone roof survey or see our storm damage roof repairs page and roof inspections page.
Frequently asked questions
Can you inspect storm damage using a drone?
Yes. A drone survey captures high-resolution imagery of tiles, flashing, chimneys, valleys and gutters safely from the ground, revealing storm damage without scaffolding. The imagery is also useful evidence for insurance claims.
Is a drone roof survey free?
Our free drone roof surveys are free of charge for existing homeowners seeking roofing advice or quotations, including after a storm. Pre-purchase inspections are a separate chargeable service.