Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Bailey's Hard
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Bailey's Hard, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If the flue needs a specialist, we will tell you.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are often seen by nobody. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
How a drone roof survey works in Bailey's Hard
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. If you’ve noticed cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots and cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Bailey's Hard, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Bailey's Hard (SO42)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a drone roof survey looks like in Bailey's Hard
Bailey's Hard lies within about 2 miles of the sea, 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). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Beaulieu Palace House lies about 0.8 miles north-west, so building around Bailey's Hard goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Beaulieu Village Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Bailey's Hard is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Bookings from Bailey's Hard are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Southampton is in our area too.
Here we cover the SO42 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in The Hummicks (1 mile north-east), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (1 mile west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Bailey's Hard
We work in homes and buildings around The Montagu Arms. For rail, the closest station is Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Boldre Foreshore.
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Bailey's Hard questions
Is drone flying allowed in Bailey's Hard?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
How do I find out if my home in Bailey's Hard is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Bailey's Hard
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. Older cottages and farmhouses around Bailey's Hard can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bailey's Hard
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Bailey's Hard
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to tell us when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Bailey's Hard can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What a drone roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Bailey's Hard
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs