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Chilworth Old Village Drone Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Chilworth Old Village. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Why it’s worth a survey now in Chilworth Old Village
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. Close-up photos show what’s really there, slope by slope. It’s far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. In a place like Chilworth Old Village, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Chilworth Old Village
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A report with photographs
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
About our drone roof survey in Chilworth Old Village
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. We survey fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are plant growth and moss on the roof and cracked mortar along the ridge.
In a small place like Chilworth Old Village, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Chilworth Old Village (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and agents in Chilworth Old Village book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
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FAQs for Chilworth Old Village
Is Chilworth Old Village within the area you cover?
Yes, Chilworth Old Village is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Chilworth Old Village?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 1 mile of Chilworth Old Village. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To book 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.
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A structural engineer’s report
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Chilworth Old Village
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. We record what we find with photos.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. We record the signs of age we can see.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Chilworth Old Village can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Drone roof surveys around Chilworth Old Village
Chilworth Old Village is within about 4 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 1 mile of Chilworth Old Village. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly.
With South Stoneham House about 2.8 miles south-east, the area around Chilworth Old Village has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Denys, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For site and facilities teams at buildings like North Baddesley Junior School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Chilworth Old Village is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. Chilworth Old Village is one of many places we visit across Southampton, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
We survey roofs across the SO16 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We also cover the places around Chilworth Old Village: Chilworth (1 mile south-east), North Baddesley (1 mile north-west), Knightwood (2 miles north-east), Lordswood (2 miles south) and Bassett (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Southampton (4 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south), Townhill Park (4 miles south-east), Midanbury (4 miles south-east) and Thornhill (5 miles south-east).
Around Chilworth Old Village
In Chilworth Old Village, that means homes and buildings near Cantell School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles east) and Princess Anne Hospital (2.3 miles south). Not far away are Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.