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Drone roof survey in Ashurst, Hampshire
Drone roof surveys in Ashurst and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Ashurst, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- 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 we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
How a drone roof survey works in Ashurst
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. If you are worried about debris building up in hidden gutters and plant growth and moss on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Ashurst, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Ashurst (SO40)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Drone roof surveys in Ashurst: local notes
Ashurst is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind near 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. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Anyone responsible for a site like Foxhills Infant School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. Southampton Tudor House and Garden lies about 4.8 miles east, so building around Ashurst goes back a long way. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. The streets around a church like Colbury Christ Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Ashurst is about 2 miles south of Totton, in Hampshire. Ashurst is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover Ashurst. There’s also a page for Southampton.
We work across SO40 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Ash Grove, Cecil Avenue and Dene Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Colbury (1 mile east), Lyndhurst (3 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (5 miles south) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Ashurst
In Ashurst, that means homes and buildings near Hounsdown School and The Forest Inn and the streets around them. Ashurst’s nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Ashurst Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and National Dairy Museum (0.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Ashurst includes Testwood Lakes.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Ashurst
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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Ashurst questions
Do you cover smaller places like Ashurst?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Ashurst is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
Only with the right permission. Confirmed flight restriction zones include Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Stansted, Luton and Southampton, among others, where the airport or air traffic control must give permission first. If permission isn’t given, the roof is inspected from other safe viewpoints.
Can a drone see inside my loft?
No. The drone photographs the outer surfaces, but not the loft or the underside. Where there’s safe access, we check the loft space from inside.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ashurst
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What happens if roof problems are left?
From the ground, you’re guessing about most of a tall roof. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photos, slope by slope. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Ashurst, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ashurst
- A written report with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Make sure there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Let us know what you want to see
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to talk through the photographs and findings. You can ask about anything that is not clear.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly in autumn. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.