YOUR LOCAL EYES ON THE ISLAND
Your home matters, however far away you are.
One-off exterior checks by a Skye resident, based in Dunvegan.
One fixed price. A clear report. Peace of mind.
REASSURANCE, WHEN YOU NEED IT
A home is more than a property. It holds years of hard work, memories and plans for the future. Being far away doesn’t make you care any less.
Whether you live overseas, own a second home or hear of bad weather whilst you’re away on holiday, it helps to have a local take a look. Based in Dunvegan, I check the accessible exterior and grounds, take photographs and send you a clear, dated report highlighting visible concerns and the details that matter to you.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
One fixed-price standard check includes the accessible external areas, photographs and your written report.
Windows, doors, exterior walls and visible signs of damage or disturbance around the main property. Roof edges, gutters and other higher features are included where they can be seen safely; elevated views depend on access and equipment reach.
Visible storm debris, fallen branches, fences, gates and standing water in the immediate grounds around the main property. Outbuildings and wider croft or farm grounds are not included.
A particular window, a light that may be on, or a gate you’re concerned about. Tell me what to look for before the visit.
Always outside. Always a visual check. No entry to buildings, ladders, roof access, repairs or moving debris. This is not a building survey, a security patrol or a guarantee that a property is free from defects. Areas that cannot be seen or accessed are recorded in the report.
A BETTER VIEW, FROM OUTSIDE
Most of your report’s photographs are taken from ground level, showing the main property’s exterior, immediate grounds and any visible concerns. Elevated and aerial photographs can add valuable detail and wider context, helping build a clearer picture of your property wherever conditions and access allow.
WHERE SUITABLE · NO EXTRA CHARGEWhere a suitable flight is possible, a drone can supplement the ground-level photographs with views of the roof or immediate grounds, at no extra charge. These additional perspectives help show how visible features relate to the rest of the property and provide a clearer view of areas that are difficult to see from the ground.
INCLUDED WHERE SAFE & REACHABLEAlongside the regular ground-level photographs that make up most of your report, a telescopic camera can capture additional detail on higher exterior features, including reachable gutters and roof edges. Building height, access and sightlines determine what can be photographed; some areas may remain out of view.
STRAIGHTFORWARD PRICING
One-off checks, with a fixed price agreed before you pay. Standard checks in Dunvegan and nearby areas start at £50. Further afield, I’ll provide an individual quote based on the journey and property. Pay only when you need a check, with no subscription.
Scheduled visits, mainly at weekends
Saturday and Sunday appointments, with weekday visits available by arrangement. Every visit is confirmed before payment.
Dunvegan and nearby areas are the core service area. Enquiries from elsewhere on Skye are welcome: I’ll confirm a suitable appointment around the journey and availability. All checks depend on suitable weather, road conditions and safe access.
Exterior check, photographs and a clear written report. Local coverage and appointment confirmed before payment.
Enquiries welcome. Visits are usually arranged for weekends, subject to travel and availability.
£50 applies to a standard property within the confirmed local service area. Longer journeys and larger main properties are quoted individually. The check covers one main property and its immediate grounds; outbuildings and wider croft or farm grounds are excluded. Drone photographs may be included where suitable, at no extra charge; drone use is not guaranteed. Your scope, appointment and fixed total are agreed before payment, with no unexpected travel charge.
Visits are pre-booked, with no same-day or emergency response service. Checks following bad weather are arranged for the next suitable appointment. I choose the equipment to suit the property and conditions. Drone use is weather dependent and is not guaranteed.
A SIMPLE PROCESS
Share its exact location, access details and what you’d like checked.
I confirm what’s included, your fixed price and the visit window by email. Pay once before the check, with no recurring payments.
Receive photographs and a written account of the visit, so you have something clear to go on from wherever you are. Your report follows the visit, normally within two days. The expected delivery time is confirmed when you book.
EXAMPLE COTTAGE · NORTH SKYE
Fictional report · stock photographs from separate locations.
SOMETHING CONCRETE TO GO ON
When you’re miles away, a clear photograph and a thoughtful explanation can make all the difference. Your one-off check includes a written account with labelled photographs, the visit time, weather conditions and what could—and couldn’t—be seen.
Delivered by email, with a report and photo link if the files are too large to attach.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Yes. Every booking is a one-off exterior check, with a fixed total agreed before you pay. There is no subscription, automatic renewal or obligation to book again. Request a check after bad weather, while the property is vacant or whenever you have a particular concern.
I live and work locally on Skye, with Dunvegan as my base. Keeping journeys close to home allows me to offer a standard check for £50 in Dunvegan and the immediate surrounding area. Properties further afield, such as Broadford or Armadale, involve more travel time and fuel, so I quote for those visits individually. You receive the same standard of exterior check, photographs and written report. Your appointment and fixed price are agreed before you pay, with no unexpected travel charges.
Most visits take place on Saturdays and Sundays, with weekday visits available by arrangement. During the winter months, appointments are planned around the shorter daylight hours so I can take clear photographs of your property. Longer summer days allow greater flexibility with visit times. Tell me your preferred date and any timing preferences. I’ll propose a suitable appointment before payment; submitting a preference does not reserve an appointment.
Yes, you can request a check following bad weather. I’ll offer the next suitable appointment once road conditions, weather and access allow. This is a scheduled service, rather than an emergency or guaranteed rapid response.
No. This service is exclusively an external visual check of the property and accessible grounds. It does not include internal checks, testing services or diagnosing defects.
Checks take place in suitable weather and road conditions, with safe access to the property. If ice, severe weather or another access concern makes the journey or check unsuitable, I’ll contact you to rearrange. If we can’t agree an alternative appointment, you can cancel for a full refund. Drone photography is also subject to suitable flying conditions.
Please provide accurate access details before confirmation. If access prevents the agreed check, a partial refund is proposed with an agreed travel charge retained. The applicable charge and circumstances must be confirmed in your booking terms before payment.
The report is a timestamped record of visible conditions during the visit. It cannot identify hidden defects or predict later damage, leaks, weather events or other changes. Findings are observations, not a certification of safety or a guarantee of condition.
If I spot damage or something that needs prompt attention, I’ll document it and let you know. Where available, I can also share contact details for relevant tradespeople covering your area, helping you take the next step towards getting it sorted. You’ll contact and appoint them directly; I don’t arrange or oversee repairs, and their availability will need to be confirmed with them.
READY WHEN YOU NEED A LOCAL
Tell me where the property is. I’ll confirm the visit and price before you pay.