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Drone Roof Survey in Bassett
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Drone roof surveys in Bassett.
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Check the loft can be reached
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
We email the report to you, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Each finding is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bassett
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from ground level. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or is not safe, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. Ahead of the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. If a drone isn’t the right tool, we’ll say so. Typical surveys look at debris building up in hidden gutters and vegetation in valleys and gutters, across fragile roofs, tall and steep roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
Even in a smaller place like Bassett, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Bassett (SO16, SO17, SO15)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Drone roof surveys around Bassett
Bassett lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Bassett is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given.
If you look after a building such as Cantell School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Shop and office owners around Marlands Shopping Centre may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. If you live in an older home near St Michael and All Angels Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Bassett is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Bassett is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Southampton coverage includes Bassett and the places around it.
Drone roof surveys in SO16, SO17 and SO15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Burgess Road, Pointout Road and Chetwynd Road. We also cover the places around Bassett: Highfield (1 mile south-east), Lordswood (1 mile west), Chilworth (1 mile north), Coxford (1 mile west) and Shirley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thornhill (4 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (3 miles east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south-east), Sholing (4 miles south-east) and Woolston (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Bassett
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bellemoor pub, Southampton Common and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton and the streets around them. The closest station to Bassett is Swaythling station, about 1.5 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Bassett include Flexford Nature Reserve.
Bassett: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Bassett?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport covers Bassett, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Will you come out to Bassett?
Yes. Bassett is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Outlets, edges and roof plant are common problem areas. They’re all captured in close-up, as far as the flight allows.
Large commercial roofs
Large commercial roofs cover a lot of ground. The drone covers the roof area by area, so nothing is skipped.
More services for Bassett
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bassett
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Bassett
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. A visit to Bassett is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- 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.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.