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Bitterne Manor Drone Roof Survey
We carry out drone roof surveys in Bitterne Manor and the rest of Southampton. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Homes around Bitterne Manor often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the loft space where it’s safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Drone roof survey in Bitterne Manor
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, tall and steep roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and people most often book us about flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and chimney tops in poor condition.
Older cottages and houses around Bitterne Manor may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
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.
- Location
- Bitterne Manor (SO18, SO17, SO14)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Bitterne Manor
Leave it or get it looked at?
From the ground, you are guessing about most of a tall roof. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photographs, slope by slope. It is far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. On a bungalow or cottage around Bitterne Manor, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
FAQs for Bitterne Manor
How do I find out if my home in Bitterne Manor is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Bitterne Manor?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Bitterne Manor is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Is Bitterne Manor in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Bitterne Manor included.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bitterne Manor
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Airspace, weather and Bitterne Manor roofs
Bitterne Manor 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. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport covers Bitterne Manor, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given.
If you run a business near Marlands Shopping Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. For hotels and guest houses around Bitterne Manor, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Bitterne Manor is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. Bookings from Bitterne Manor are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Bitterne Manor is one of the towns and villages in Southampton we cover for drone roof surveys.
All of SO18, SO17 and SO14 is within our area for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Ivy Road, North Road and South Road. Close by, we survey roofs in St Denys (1 mile north-west), Southampton (1 mile west), Northam (1 mile south), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-east) and Portswood (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Bitterne Manor
Around Bitterne Manor, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bitterne Park School, St Mary's Independent School and Rockstone Place Park, among other places. There is a railway station in Bitterne Manor itself: Bitterne station. A little further out are Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.9 miles east) and Netley Castle (3 miles south). Not far away are Netley Common.
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What we’re asked to look at in Bitterne Manor
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
If you live in an older home near Church of St Denys, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What insurance they carry