Hampshire · London and the South East
Butlocks Heath Drone Roof Survey
We carry out drone roof surveys in Butlocks Heath and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
How a drone roof survey works in Butlocks Heath
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. Everything we find goes into a photo-illustrated written report. It is also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. If we cannot fly, we tell you why. If you’ve noticed storm damage on steep or tall roofs and coverings that have slipped high up on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and chimney stacks alike.
In a small place like Butlocks Heath, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Butlocks Heath (SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Butlocks Heath
Questions from Butlocks Heath
Is Butlocks Heath within the area you cover?
Yes, Butlocks Heath is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Butlocks Heath listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does the drone show the underside of the roof?
No. It shows what’s on the outside. Leaks, damp timbers and condensation often show first from inside, so we inspect the loft space as well where access is safe.
Are you registered with the CAA?
Yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. We fly a sub-250g drone and follow the drone code.
What happens if the weather is bad?
High wind or heavy rain stops a flight. The weather on the day decides whether the drone goes up. If we cannot fly, we’ll arrange another day.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Time for the pre-flight checks is included.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible, alongside the other checks in the package.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
Roof by roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically.
Drone roof surveys in Butlocks Heath: local notes
Butlocks Heath lies within about 1 mile of the sea, 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. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For businesses in and around places like Westquay, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. Anyone responsible for a site like Netley Abbey Infant School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Butlocks Heath is about 3 miles north-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We provide drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Butlocks Heath. Butlocks Heath is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for drone roof surveys.
All of SO31 is covered for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Woolston Road, Old School Close and The Grove or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Netley (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south), Old Netley (1 mile north-east), Lowford (1 mile north-east) and Bursledon (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Butlocks Heath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Hamble School, Grove Park Business and Enterprise College and Westwood Woodland Park and the streets around them. Butlocks Heath has its own railway station: Netley station. Other landmarks nearby include Westquay (3.4 miles north-west) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.2 miles east). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Butlocks Heath, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
What we’re asked to look at in Butlocks Heath
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Older slates and tiles break easily, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
Common reasons to book include:
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
Historic houses like Medieval Merchant's House, about 3.2 miles north-west, show how far back building around Butlocks Heath goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
What to check before booking
- When you will get the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?