Coventry Roofing Specialists · Since 1973
Drone Roof Surveys& Detailed WrittenCondition Reports
A distinct, paid service for anyone who needs a clear, independent view of a roof's current condition, homebuyers, landlords, property owners and commercial and industrial clients, without the cost or disruption of scaffolding, cherry-pickers or scaffold towers.
High-resolution aerial imagery · Written condition report · No access equipment needed
Service overview
Drone Roof Surveys & Condition Reports
, properly explained.
No jargon, no filler. Here's exactly what this service is, who benefits from it, and why we don't take shortcuts on it.
Our professional drone roof surveys provide high-resolution aerial images alongside a detailed written condition report, clearly highlighting any defects, damage or areas of concern. Where remedial work is identified, we can also provide a detailed quotation, outlining the recommended works and associated costs.
Homebuyers wanting an independent roof check before exchange, property owners planning maintenance budgets, landlords managing multiple properties, and commercial and industrial property owners who need a clear assessment of a roof's current condition without the cost of scaffolding or MEWP access.
Before purchase (RICS survey has flagged the roof), before sale (to head off buyer concerns), before insurance renewal, after storm activity, as part of planned commercial maintenance, or any time you need a documented, dated record of roof condition.
A drone captures every square metre of a roof at close range, faster, safer and more thoroughly than a ladder or scaffold inspection. Paired with a written report from an experienced roofing team, you get an evidence-based view of what's actually up there, not guesswork from ground level.
What happens if it's ignored
The cost of leaving it
or getting it wrong.
The most expensive roofing decisions aren't the ones you make when you call us, they're the ones you make when you don't.
Buying blind on a roof
A standard RICS Level 2 survey rarely inspects the roof in detail. Buyers routinely find major roof issues weeks after moving in that a targeted drone survey would have flagged before exchange.
Scaffolding just to look
Traditional inspection of a two or three-storey roof needs a tower or scaffold access, often £500–£1,500 before any work is even quoted. Drone surveys deliver the same visibility without the access cost.
Verbal 'it looks fine'
Ground-level opinions and rough phone photos are not a survey. A written, dated condition report with annotated aerial imagery is a document you can rely on and share with insurers, buyers or lenders.
Undocumented commercial roofs
Many industrial property owners have no baseline record of roof condition. When a claim, dispute or sale happens, there's nothing to reference. Annual drone reports create that record.
Our process
A repeatable system,
from first call to sign-off.
Step 1
Booking & Brief
You tell us the property, the purpose (purchase, insurance, planned maintenance, dispute) and any specific concerns. We confirm the fee and a survey slot, typically within a few working days.
Step 2
On-Site Drone Flight
A CAA-compliant drone flight captures high-resolution imagery of every roof slope, ridge, valley, flashing, chimney and gutter line, plus close-ups of any flagged areas.
Step 3
Condition Assessment
We review the imagery and assess the condition against 30+ years of pitched, flat, commercial and industrial roofing experience, tiles, slates, flashings, mortar, gutters, verges, ridges, valleys, skylights, chimneys.
Step 4
Written Report
You receive a detailed written condition report with annotated aerial photographs, highlighting any defects, damage or areas of concern, along with an indication of severity and urgency.
Step 5
Optional Quotation
Where remedial work is identified, we can provide a separate itemised quotation for the recommended works. This is optional, the survey and report stand alone and are yours to use with any contractor.
Why Coventry chooses us
Concrete benefits
not vague reassurance.
Independent, documented view
A dated, written record of roof condition you can share with buyers, sellers, solicitors, insurers or lenders. Not a verbal opinion.
No access equipment cost
No scaffold, no MEWP, no tower. The drone gets closer to the roof than most ladders ever do, at a fraction of the access cost.
Faster than traditional survey
Most single-property drone surveys are on site for under an hour. Written reports typically follow within a few working days.
Better than ground-level guesses
Every slope, every chimney, every flashing photographed in high resolution. Nothing hidden behind the roof line or a neighbour's chimney.
Commercial-grade detail
For industrial and commercial roofs, we cover gutters, gullies, skylights, cut edges and penetrations, the areas that actually fail first.
Separate from any sales pitch
This is a paid, standalone survey. The report is yours whether you engage us for the work, another contractor, or no work at all.
Deep detail
Materials, methods
& where each applies.
The specifics that separate a roof built to last from one built to invoice. Read it or skim it, either way, it's the answer to "what actually goes on my roof?"
How this differs from our free drone inspection
Our free drone roof inspection is offered only where you are actively considering us for roofing work and want an accurate written quotation. This paid Drone Roof Survey & Condition Report is a standalone service, no obligation to instruct us for any works, and produces a fuller written condition report suitable for buyers, landlords, insurers and commercial property owners.
What the report covers
Roof coverings (tiles, slates, felt, EPDM, torch-on, profile sheet). Ridges, hips and valleys. Verges and eaves. Flashings and abutments. Chimney stacks, pots and mortar. Skylights and rooflights. Gutters, downpipes and gullies. Vents, soil pipes and roof penetrations. Notable defects flagged with severity and recommended timing of remedial action.
Equipment and compliance
Professional-grade drones operated in line with UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) requirements. Flights planned to respect neighbouring properties, airspace restrictions and privacy. All imagery retained on our systems and provided to you as part of the report deliverable.
Suitable properties
Domestic pitched and flat roofs, terraces, semis, detached, bungalows, dormer conversions. Commercial and industrial units, warehouses, workshops, offices, retail. Multi-property landlord portfolios (bulk pricing available on request).
Straight answers
Common questions
before you call.
Can't find yours? Ring us on 024 7671 4341 , Lyndon or Georgina will pick up.
Is this the same as your free drone roof inspection?
No. Our free drone roof inspection is offered as part of a written quotation when you're considering us for roofing works. The Drone Roof Survey & Condition Report is a separate, paid, standalone service that produces a fuller written condition report you can use independently, whether or not you go on to instruct anyone for repairs.
How much does a drone roof survey cost?
Fees depend on property type, size and location. Please contact us with the address and purpose of the survey and we'll confirm a fixed price in writing before any booking.
How long does the survey take?
Most single-property drone flights are completed on site within about an hour. The written condition report typically follows within a few working days.
What do I actually receive?
A detailed written condition report with annotated high-resolution aerial images of the roof, highlighting any defects, damage or areas of concern, with an indication of severity. Where remedial work is identified, we can provide a separate itemised quotation.
Can I use the report with my solicitor, insurer or mortgage lender?
Yes. The report is a dated, written document produced by an experienced roofing contractor and is suitable for sharing with buyers, sellers, solicitors, insurers or lenders as part of a purchase, sale, claim or dispute.
Do I have to use Morgan Roofing for any repairs identified?
No. This is a standalone survey. The report is yours to use with any contractor of your choice. We're happy to quote for identified works if you'd like us to, but there is no obligation.
Which areas do you cover?
Coventry, Warwick, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Nuneaton, Bedworth, Rugby, Solihull and the wider West Midlands. Commercial and industrial surveys further afield considered on request.
Is flying a drone over my property legal?
Yes. Our flights are carried out in line with UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) requirements, with the property owner's permission and appropriate regard for neighbouring properties, airspace and privacy.
Related services
While we're on the roof,
we handle all of this too.
Roof Repairs
A roof repair addresses a localised failure: slipped or missing tiles, a leaking valley, a failed lead flashing, cracked cement ridge bedding, blocked or split gutters, damaged verges, or a failed skylight seal. The work is targeted, we don't quote for a re-roof when a repair will genuinely last another 15 years.
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Commercial & Industrial Roofing
Commercial and industrial roofing covers everything from a small workshop unit up to full-scale factory and warehouse roofs. Core services include new profile sheet roofing, over-cladding of existing asbestos roofs, new gully liner installation and gully repairs, industrial guttering and downpipe systems, skylight replacement, and planned maintenance contracts (annual or bi-annual).
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New Roof Installations
A new roof installation is a complete pitched-roof system fitted to a new build, extension, dormer, garage conversion, or a property being fully re-covered. It includes the timber structure where required, breathable membrane, counter-battens and battens, insulation upgrades, ridge and hip system, verge detailing, valleys, lead flashings, ventilation, and the final tile or slate covering.
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Written report. Itemised quote. No call-out fee, no obligation. We'll tell you honestly whether you need this service, another service, or no work at all.
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"Excellent service. Lyndon explained the damage and the work needed and their quotes were reasonable. Honest, open communication and did everything they said they would."
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