Drone Roof Inspections

Sometimes you’re looking for something specific - a leak, a fault, or signs of wear. Other times it’s about prevention, a pre-purchase check, or information requested by insurers. Whatever the reason, and whether it’s a home, commercial building, or a place of worship, we can help you understand exactly what’s going on up there.

One of our experienced Cheshire based pilots will carry out the inspection from above, capturing clear video and close-up images as they go. This gives you the detail needed for accurate assessments and quotes, without expensive scaffolding or clunky equipment.

A Clearer Way to Check Your Roof

Using drones lets us inspect roofs properly without the hassle that usually comes with it. No scaffolding or ladders needed, and no one put at risk. Using a drone lets us get straight to the problem, capture clear images on the spot, and keep a proper visual record you can refer back to later. This gives a complete view on the state of the roof and allows you to decide whether the issue needs dealing with sooner rather than later.

And sometimes, it’s simply about peace of mind. If everything’s in good shape, we’ll confirm that too. A clean bill of health is just as useful as spotting a fault.

Whatever’s prompted the inspection, our drone roof surveys give you the full picture. You’ll be able to make informed decisions with confidence, backed up by clear visuals and reporting from experienced roofing specialists - not guesswork.

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Drone Roof Inspections | Tarporley, Cheshire

Why Use Drone Roof Inspections?

Getting a roof inspected the old way usually isn’t quick or simple. There’s equipment to organise, access to sort out, and plenty of waiting around before anything even starts. Using drones removes those obstacles completely. We can safely inspect high, fragile, or awkward roofs without setting foot on them. It’s quicker, more cost-effective, and gives you high-resolution imagery that’s ideal for reports, records, and insurance purposes. Based in Cheshire, the team at Portal Drones can often attend at short notice, with every survey planned carefully to ensure safe, accurate results from start to finish.

What We Inspect

In short, everything... That includes tiled, slated, and flat roofs, chimney stacks and leadwork, ridges, gutters, and surrounding areas that could affect access or future repair work. If required, we can also discuss internal imagery and reporting to support the external findings.

By combining clear aerial coverage with practical insight, we make sure nothing important is missed - and that you come away with a proper understanding of your roof’s condition, not just a collection of images.

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Easy Access to Your Images and Data...

We try to keep things as simple as possible when it comes to the files we hand over. You won’t need extra software or accounts to open anything — the images, videos and survey data all work in a normal web browser or the standard viewer already on your device.

Every project is different, so we format the files to fit the way you already work. Some teams store everything on shared drives, others prefer cloud folders. Whatever your setup looks like, we’ll shape the outputs so they drop in without any fuss.

In the end, it’s about giving you the information clearly and without obstacles. High-resolution stills, survey data, 3D outputs — whatever the job calls for — all delivered in a way that’s easy to open, easy to share and doesn’t get in the way of your workflow.

If you’ve got a project in mind and want to know how we can help, just drop us a message. We’ll take a look at what you’re working with and talk through the best way to capture the detail you need.

If you’d like to talk through this service or see how it could support your project, get in touch with the team and we’ll be happy to help.

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We were really impressed with how quickly Portal Drones stepped in. They came out the same day we called and worked into the evening to get the data back to us. With another survey company unable to attend for two days, their quick response saved us a huge amount of time on a time-critical job.

Dale Done | Eleanor Charles Homes

The drone footage really helped us get a detailed look at the whole site from a new angle. It’s such a big area that you can’t see everything clearly from the ground, but the images made it easy to spot how different parts of the land could be used. It gave us a much better understanding before making any big decisions. The team were great to deal with too - quick, friendly, and they knew exactly what we needed.

Richard Green | Beeston Reclamation

The drone survey was exactly what we required. One of our tenants had reported a leak and we’d been trying to track it down for weeks, and the guys at Portal Drones saved us hiring scaffolding to get up on the roof. The photos were really clear, and it helped us work out exactly where the issue was. Quick, easy, and no fuss - just what we needed.

Business Park Manager, Portal Business Park

"We were extremely impressed with the drone services provided. The aerial data capture was invaluable across all stages of our project — from pre-site surveys and boundary inspections to dilapidation surveys and detailed mapping. The photogrammetry helped our ground workers and key contractors install essential services like communications, energy, and drainage with greater accuracy and efficiency. A reliable and professional service that truly enhanced our workflow."

Russell Sidebottom | Eleanor Charles Homes

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Simply fill in our enquiry form or call us on 01829 707 861 to get started and we'll be happy to discuss your requirements.