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Drone roof survey in Ashley, Hampshire
Drone roof surveys in Ashley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
What happens if roof problems are left?
Photographing a roof from the air doesn’t touch it. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so the survey doesn’t create new problems. In an older home around Ashley, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Drone roof survey in Ashley: what you get
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or isn’t safe, like old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. Ahead of the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. If a drone isn’t the right tool, we will say so. If you are worried about outlets choked with leaves and silt and tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack, we can find out what’s behind it.
Even in a smaller place like Ashley, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Ashley (BH25, SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a drone roof survey does not cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Ashley
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a survey in Ashley, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Flying and imaging in Ashley
Ashley is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
If you look after a building such as Ashley Junior School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St. Peter's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Ashley is about 4 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Ashley, we can come and survey your property. Across Hampshire, we cover Ashley and the places around it. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across BH25 and SO41 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Franklin Road, Miller Close and Manor Road. Close by, we survey roofs in New Milton (1 mile south-west), Hordle (1 mile east), Bashley (1 mile north-west), Tiptoe (1 mile north-east) and Barton on Sea (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Ashley
In Ashley, that means homes and buildings near The Plough Public House, The Arnewood School and Ballard School, among other places. The closest station to Ashley is New Milton station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1.4 miles west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Milford on Sea LNR.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
File the report and photos with your home documents. They give you something to compare against later.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, and early repairs keep water out.
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What affects the price in Ashley
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
For a price for drone roof surveys in Ashley, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
What we’re asked to look at in Ashley
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. We fly from ground level and bring the camera close to the roof.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
With Highcliffe Castle about 3.5 miles south-west, the area around Ashley has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
What to check before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Ashley
Is drone flying allowed in Ashley?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover smaller places like Ashley?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
How fast do I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.