NP18's Conservation Specialists
High-resolution drone audits for historic properties and sensitive sites.
1. Get Free Quote
Submit the form. Our chief pilot receives it instantly and sends you a fixed-price quote based on your property size and sensitivity.
2. Arrive & Pay
Accept the quote to book. To prevent fraud, payment is only taken upon arrival once flight safety and conservation compliance checks are confirmed.
3. The 20-Min Scan
We use quiet, stable drones to scan complex heritage rooflines. Ideal for Georgian properties in Christchurch or listed homes near the Roman ruins.
4. Receive Data Package
You receive a PDF Condition Report and a link to every raw image & 4K video to show your insurer or conservation officer.
The "Heritage First" Guarantee
We understand the sensitivity of historical sites. If we arrive and cannot fly due to sudden weather or unexpected airspace restrictions near heritage zones, you do not pay a penny.
*Disclaimer: Rescheduled visits are billed at the original quoted rate.
Scaffold-Free Heritage Audits.
Why disturb a historic roof when you can inspect it from the air?
Installing scaffolding near listed buildings or in conservation areas in Caerleon can be complex and costly.
Our drone survey provides a respectful, efficient alternative:
- ✅ Evidence for Insurance: Validation for storm damage claims with 4K photos.
- ✅ Conservation Compliance: Non-destructive inspection reports for heritage authorities.
- ✅ Trace and Access: Identify the exact source of water ingress in minutes.
Caerleon: Conservation Constraints Beside a Tidal River
Georgian and Victorian stock on the Usk floodplain, with the Roman town underneath it.
Conservation Area Over Scheduled Ground
Much of Caerleon is a conservation area sitting above scheduled Roman remains, so anything requiring a foundation — a scaffold included — raises questions that a photograph does not. An aerial survey puts nothing on the ground and needs no consent, making it the practical route to inspecting a High Street or Backhall Street roof.
River Usk Humidity and Shade
Properties along the riverside and up towards Bulmore hold moisture. Persistent damp encourages algae and moss on north-facing pitches, and freeze-thaw then lifts the slate tails. On older Caerleon slate you also see delamination, where the stone splits into layers and sheds its surface.
The Rock and Christchurch Exposure
Climb out of the village towards Christchurch and the shelter disappears entirely. Those hillside properties take uplift on exposed hips and gables while the village below stays calm, so damage patterns change street by street. We fly the elevation that is genuinely exposed rather than the convenient one.
Independent by Design
We do not fix roofs, so a Caerleon report has no repair quote hidden inside it. The fee is fixed regardless of what we find, you keep every raw image and the 4K video, and the assessment is written to be handed straight to a conservation officer, an insurer or a builder.
Buying or Selling in Caerleon?
"The survey flagged a potential roof issue."
Banks often demand a "Specialist Roof Report" before releasing funds on period properties. Standard surveys often can't see high, complex roofs properly.
The Solution: We provide the high-level, non-invasive evidence your lender requires to lift the retention.
Insurance Claims & Conservation
If you are claiming for "Storm Event" damage on a listed building, your insurer and conservation officer will demand proof that the damage is recent and not general wear.
- ✅ HD Evidence: 4K photos of fresh damage.
- ✅ Date-Stamped Data: Proof for your claim.
- ✅ Independent Validation: Unbiased reports for insurers and authorities.
Typical Defects We Expose
Damaged / Slipped Tiles
Identify slipped or missing slates causing water ingress. Critical for Trace and Access on historic properties.
Chimney Stack Pointing
Check for lead flashing issues and cracked pointing on tall, exposed stacks common in Caerleon.
Blocked Guttering Check
Spot vegetation growth and sagging brackets from above, especially on older properties.
Fascia / Soffit Issues
Identify water damage and rot on wooden fascia boards.
NP18 Housing Intelligence
Our drones are calibrated to spot specific defects common to Caerleon's historic housing stock:
- Georgian/Slate Decay: Identifying delamination and granule loss on older slate tiles.
- Riverside Moisture: Checking for moss, algae, and freeze-thaw damage on Usk-side properties.
- Conservation Snagging: Non-invasive checks for new builds in heritage zones.
- Exposed Slopes: Inspecting for uplift damage on windy hillside areas like Christchurch.
Caerleon Pricing
Base Rate + Travel (Calculated by NP Postcode).
Basic Check
From £145*
"Is my chimney okay?"
- • 15 Minute Flight
- • Raw Images Provided
- • Single issue check
Full Condition Report
From £265*
Most Popular.
- • Full Roof & Chimney Scan
- • PDF Condition Report
- • Defect Highlighting
- • For Standard 3-Bed House
*Plus travel fee (approx £20-£35)
Estate Agents
Volume
Property Management.
- • Marketing Photos
- • Roof Reports
- • Pre-Purchase Surveys
*Pricing based on standard residential properties.
Pilot Certification & Insurance
Your assurance for a safe, compliant, and discreet survey.
CAA Operational Authorisation
UK CAA A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 CofC) for operations near people and property.
- ✅ Fully Insured: £5M Public Liability.
- ✅ Discreet Operation: Quiet, small drones.
- ✅ GDPR Compliant: Secure data management.
Caerleon Roof Inspections
Serving Caerleon, Bulmore, Christchurch & Upper Pontymister. Independent assessments you can trust.
- 📍 Caerleon Town
- 📍 Bulmore
- 📍 Christchurch
- 📍 Ponthir
- 📍 Llanhennock
- 📍 Llanfrechfa
Common Problems We Identify
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Caerleon Drone Surveys: NP18 Questions
What Caerleon, Christchurch, Bulmore and Ponthir customers ask.
Is a drone survey acceptable in a conservation area?
Yes. Conservation area status controls alteration, demolition and works to trees, not photography. Because the aircraft never touches the building, a survey can go ahead where scaffolding would first need a conversation with the local authority.
Can you fly near the Roman amphitheatre and the baths?
Generally yes, with planning. These are visitor sites, so we manage stand-off from uninvolved people and choose timings accordingly. Producing condition records for heritage assets is a normal part of our work.
My house backs onto the Usk. Does that change anything?
It changes what we look for. Riverside Caerleon properties show more biological growth, more moisture held in mortar and more freeze-thaw damage on shaded pitches, so we prioritise those elevations and record gutter and valley condition in detail.
Can you provide evidence for a mortgage retention?
It is a common reason for booking. Where a homebuyer survey has flagged the roof and the lender has held funds back, high-resolution aerial imagery plus a written condition report supplies the specialist evidence requested without a scaffold going up.
Do you cover Christchurch, Bulmore and Ponthir?
Yes, all three, along with Caerleon village and Malpas. Travel from our Pontypool base is short and is calculated for your postcode in the quote form on this page before you commit.