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Aerial view of residential roofs during a drone building inspection

Solent Aero · Managing & letting agents

Exterior evidence landlords can act on.

When a tenant flags a leak, a freeholder wants proof, or you need to instruct works—get a shareable aerial report with marked stills. No scaffolding for a first look. Usually within 24 hours.

From £249 · CAA registered & insured · Not a RICS survey

Why agents use us

Clear answers without arranging access plant.

You manage the relationship. We capture the fabric and flag visible anomalies so you can update the landlord, brief a contractor, or keep a dated record—fast.

  • 01

    Brief landlords properly

    Send a link with marked stills instead of “it looks worn from the street.” Easier conversations when works or costs are disputed.

  • 02

    Instruct contractors sharper

    Roofers and builders quote better when they can see valleys, chimneys, and elevations before they visit.

  • 03

    Portfolio-friendly

    Houses, HMOs, and blocks across Winchester, Southampton, Portsmouth, and Fareham—without weeks of surveyor wait.

How it works

Postcode in. Shareable report out.

  1. Step 01

    You send the site

    Postcode, access notes, and what the landlord needs to know. We confirm fly-zone (including airport FRZ where relevant) and price.

  2. Step 02

    We fly & flag findings

    Insured CAA flight. Our system highlights visible defects and ties them to stills—not a Dropbox of unlabelled video.

  3. Step 03

    You forward the link

    Secure report for the landlord, freeholder, or contractor— usually within 24 hours of the flight.

Clear scope

Imaging you can share—not a survey verdict.

We stay in our lane: high-resolution exterior capture and automated visual highlights. You remain the property professional. Landlords get clarity; contractors get briefings; nobody confuses us with a RICS HomeBuyer Report.

  • Shareable secure report link
  • Marked stills for landlord packs
  • CAA & insurance handled by us
  • Typical 24h turnaround
  • Not structural or valuation advice

Pricing

Easy to recharge to the landlord.

Fixed pricing for standard stock. Preferential rates while we build local agency references.

Agency aerial inspection

Flight, flagged findings, marked stills, and a secure report link—usually within 24 hours.

From

£249

  • Houses, HMOs & blocks
  • Winchester to Portsmouth corridor
  • Shareable landlord-ready link
  • FRZ / airport sites handled by us
  • Preferential rates for first agencies
  • Imaging only—not a RICS survey

FAQ

Common questions from property managers.

Is this a RICS survey?
No. Solent Aero provides aerial imaging and visual defect highlights. We do not provide structural advice, valuations, or surveyor certification. Use the report to brief landlords, insurers, or a competent contractor—alongside your usual professional advice.
How do managing agents typically use the report?
Forward the secure link to a landlord when works are disputed, instruct a roofer with marked stills instead of vague descriptions, or keep a dated record of exterior condition across a block or house.
How fast is turnaround?
Typically within 24 hours of the flight. Useful when a landlord wants answers this week without waiting on scaffold or a surveyor diary.
Can you cover blocks and portfolios?
Yes. Single houses, HMOs, and blocks of flats are all in scope. Multi-building portfolios can be quoted as a package—send the postcodes and we will confirm fly-zone and pricing.
Who pays—agency or landlord?
Either works. Many agents recharge the landlord; some instruct us directly. We invoice whoever books and send the report link to the people you nominate.
How much does it cost?
Standard residential roofs start from £249. Larger or multi-elevation buildings are quoted. CAA registered and fully insured. Sites inside Southampton Airport FRZ may include a small approval fee.

Get a price

Got a property that needs a look?

Send the site postcode and we’ll confirm whether we can fly it and give a fixed price. Prefer a call? Ring 07376 975066 .

Coverage
Winchester · Southampton · Portsmouth · Fareham · Solent

Aerial imaging and visual aids only—not a RICS survey or structural advice.