Transparent pricing · Jersey & Guernsey

How much does a drone roof survey cost in the Channel Islands?

A drone roof survey is almost always cheaper, faster and safer than getting someone onto your roof the old way — without the cost or risks of working at height. Here's exactly what it costs with Capture — and how it compares to scaffolding and traditional access.

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CAA-licensed · No scaffolding · Survey flown in hours · Insurer-ready report in 2–3 days

Our pricing

Clear, fixed prices — no hidden fees

Visual drone roof survey

from £249

Full aerial inspection of your roof in 4K
Flown on site in around an hour
Key imagery shared with you
No scaffolding, no working at height

Survey + full written report

from £375

Everything in the visual survey
Dated, insurer-ready written report
Condition assessed for every roof element
Delivered in 2–3 days (weather permitting)

Larger, commercial or multi-building sites are priced on request after a quick scope — get in touch for a tailored quote.

The comparison

Drone vs scaffolding vs traditional access

Method	Typical cost	Time on site	Working at height?	Insurer-ready report
Drone survey Best value	from £249	~1 hour	No	Yes
Scaffold + roofer inspection	£2,000 to tens of thousands	Days (erect/strike)	Yes	Rarely
Cherry-picker / rope access	£400–£1,200	Half day+	Yes	Sometimes
“Free” roofer lookNot impartial — they profit from any repairs they find	£0 (then a quote)	Varies	Yes	No

Why it works out cheaper

No scaffold. No day-rates. No conflict of interest.

There's no scaffold to hire, no access equipment, no traffic management and no labour standing around. You also avoid the biggest hidden cost of the old way: a contractor quoting for the repair has every incentive to find work. An independent survey gives you the facts first — so you only pay for repairs you actually need.

What affects the price: roof size and complexity, number of buildings, whether you need the full written report, and site access (we're CAA-licensed and handle all airspace permissions).

Capture drone roof survey in progress in the Channel Islands

Drone roof survey cost — FAQs

Pricing questions, answered

How much does a drone roof survey cost in the Channel Islands?

A visual drone roof survey starts at £249, and the full written Roof Health Report is £375 — the same fixed prices across Jersey, Guernsey and the wider Channel Islands. You’ll always have a clear price up front before we fly, with no hidden fees.

Why is a drone roof survey cheaper than scaffolding?

There’s no scaffold to hire, no access equipment, no traffic management and no labour standing around — the drone does it all from the air, usually in about an hour. A scaffold-and-roofer inspection typically runs from £2,000 into the tens of thousands and takes days to erect and strike.

Are there any hidden costs?

No. The quoted price covers the flight and the deliverables for your chosen package — 4K aerial imagery for the visual survey, plus a dated, insurer-ready written report on the full package. We’re CAA-licensed and handle all airspace permissions, so there’s nothing extra to arrange. Larger or multi-building sites are simply priced on request after a quick scope.

What affects the price of a roof survey?

Roof size and complexity, the number of buildings, whether you need the full written report, and site access. Once we know a little about your property we can give you a fixed price — usually the same day.

Do you charge for a quote?

No. Tell us about your property and we’ll come back with a clear, fixed price before anything is booked — usually the same day, with no obligation.

Is a drone survey cheaper than getting a roofer out?

Usually, yes — and it’s independent. A contractor quoting for the repair has every incentive to find work; an independent drone survey gives you the facts first, so you only pay for repairs you actually need.

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