Solent Aero · Roofing & building contractors
See the roof before you quote.
Marked aerial stills and a shareable report for Hampshire roofing and building firms—scope jobs properly, look professional in front of the client, and cut down on guesswork before you price.
You keep the client · From £249 · Report within 24 hours
Why contractors use us
Evidence that helps you win and price the job.
We are not here to take your customer. We fly, flag visible anomalies, and hand you stills you can put straight into an estimate—without scaffolding a roof you have not won yet.
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Quote with confidence
See ridges, valleys, chimneys, and flashings before you commit to scope—especially when the client only has ground-level photos.
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Look professional
Send marked stills with your estimate. Agents and landlords take you more seriously than “we’ll know when we’re up there.”
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Fewer surprises
Spot obvious issues early so your day rate is not eaten by revisits, access debates, or “that wasn’t in the photos.”
Your workflow
We fit before the ladder, not instead of it.
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Step 01
You send the postcode
Enquiry from an agent, landlord, or homeowner you are pricing. We confirm fly-zone and give a fixed price.
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Step 02
We fly & flag findings
Insured CAA flight. Our system highlights visible defects and ties them to stills—not a folder of raw video to scrub through.
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Step 03
You quote & keep the job
Drop the report link into your estimate. You remain the contractor—we never sell repairs or undercut your quote.
Clear positioning
You keep the client. We stay in the background.
Solent Aero is aerial imaging only—not a roofing contractor, not a surveyor, not a lead generator selling your customer to three rivals. Many firms use us as a pre-quote tool and pass the report straight to the agent or landlord with your estimate attached.
- No repair quotes from us
- No client poaching
- CAA & insurance handled by us
- Marked stills you can forward
- Typical 24h report turnaround
Pricing
Cheaper than scaffold for a first look.
Pass it through your quote or invoice separately—either way, you get evidence before access costs stack up.
Contractor aerial inspection
Flight, flagged findings, marked stills, and a secure report link—usually within 24 hours.
From
£249
- Residential & commercial roofs
- Winchester to Portsmouth corridor
- Shareable report for clients
- No drone licence needed on your side
- Preferential rates for first local partners
- Imaging only—not structural certification
FAQ
Common questions from roofing firms.
- Are you competing for my roofing jobs?
- No. Solent Aero only provides aerial imaging and visual defect highlights. We do not quote for repairs, install coverings, or take over the client relationship. You stay the contractor.
- What do I get to use in my quote?
- A secure report link with marked stills tied to the footage—areas flagged as visible anomalies you can drop into an estimate, email, or WhatsApp thread with the client or agent.
- How fast is the turnaround?
- Typically within 24 hours of the flight. Useful when you are pricing a job this week and do not want to wait for scaffold or a second ladder visit.
- Who books and pays?
- Usually you instruct us directly and pass the cost through your quote—or the agent or landlord pays us and you receive the report. We are flexible; the important part is you get the evidence before you commit to scope.
- Does this replace a site visit?
- No. It reduces guesswork before you visit or price. You still confirm condition on site before starting works. We cannot see under tiles, inside voids, or hidden defects.
- How much does it cost?
- Standard residential roofs start from £249. Larger, commercial, or multi-elevation jobs are quoted. CAA registered and fully insured.
Get a price
Got a roof you’re quoting on?
Send the site postcode and we’ll confirm whether we can fly it and give you a fixed price. Prefer a call? Ring 07376 975066 .
- hello@solentaero.co.uk
- Coverage
- Winchester · Southampton · Portsmouth · Fareham · Solent