Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Colbury
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out drone roof surveys in Colbury, with photos and a clear written report.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Standing water on a flat roof
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Colbury
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. We don’t fly in strong wind or a downpour, because control and safety come first. If the weather turns, we’ll agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. We check the forecast ahead of the visit and again on site. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. Common reasons to book are moss building up on slopes and in gutters and standing water on a flat roof, across chimney stacks, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Colbury may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
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
- Colbury (SO40)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Colbury, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Colbury questions
Is drone flying allowed in Colbury?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is Colbury within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Also near Colbury
What else we do in Colbury
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
Flying and imaging in Colbury
Colbury lies within about 2 miles 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 high wind or heavy rain. With Southampton Tudor House and Garden about 4.3 miles east, Colbury sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Foxhills Infant School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Colbury Christ Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Colbury is about 1 mile south of Totton, in Hampshire. We cover Colbury and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: SO40. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Ashurst (1 mile west), Lyndhurst (4 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (6 miles south-west) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Around Colbury
In Colbury, that means homes and buildings near Hounsdown School and The Forest Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Ashurst Hospital (1 mile south-west) and National Dairy Museum (less than half a mile south). For a walk, there is Testwood Lakes.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It is useful for planning maintenance over the years. Outbuildings and barns around Colbury are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Colbury
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Colbury
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Landlord and commercial surveys in Colbury
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords and agents in Colbury book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.