Solent Aero

About

Solent Aero is a CAA-registered commercial drone operator based around the Solent, serving Winchester, Southampton, Portsmouth, Fareham, and the wider South Coast. We specialise in exterior building and roof imaging for property professionals and private clients who need clear visual evidence of hard-to-reach fabric—without the cost or disruption of scaffolding for a first look. What we do We fly a lightweight, insured aircraft to capture close, stable coverage of roofs, elevations, chimneys, valleys, flashings, and gutter lines. Footage is processed so visible anomalies can be highlighted and organised into a structured, shareable report. Typical turnaround is within 24 hours of the flight. Operations are fully insured and compliant with UK requirements for commercial drone work, including EC 785/2004 cover. Who we work with Managing agents and landlords who need exterior condition evidence across portfolios Roofing and building firms quoting repairs with better visual context Surveyors and property teams adding aerial coverage where ground access is limited Home buyers who want high-resolution roof imagery to support questions before exchange For purchase-related work, we provide aerial imaging and visual highlights only. We are not RICS surveyors and do not give structural, valuation, or “roof is sound” opinions—findings should be verified by a qualified surveyor or roofing contractor. Why clients book us Scaffold for a quick visual check is slow and expensive. A short flight delivers practical photographs and flagged detail that can be sent to contractors, solicitors, or in-house teams. Pricing for standard residential work starts from £249; larger or commercial sites are quoted. Coverage Hampshire and the Solent corridor, with fly-zone checks confirmed before each job.

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