Hampshire · London and the South East
Colden Common Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys in Colden Common, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
How we price drone roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Colden Common
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. If a drone will not help on your roof, we will say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. Common reasons to book are lead work pulling away at abutments and flat roofs on upper floors that hold water, across valleys and parapet gutters, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
Around Colden Common, plenty of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. The parts you can’t see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from the ground misses.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Colden Common (SO21, SO50)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Colden Common
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
We email the report to you, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation, and it’s something only an inside check will show. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Colden Common: your questions answered
Is my home in Colden Common listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Colden Common?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a smaller place like Colden Common, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
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 ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Drone roof surveys around Colden Common
The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 1 mile of Colden Common. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. South Stoneham House, about 4.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Colden Common. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Take a building like Colden Common Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Colden Common is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Colden Common is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Colden Common. Southampton is in our area too.
We cover every part of the SO21 and SO50 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Local streets include St Vigor Way, Ash Close and Birch Close. If you’re just outside Colden Common, we cover Brambridge (1 mile south-west), Nob's Crook (1 mile south-east), Lord's Wood (1 mile south-west), Highbridge (1 mile south-west) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Near you in Colden Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Thornden School, among other places. Colden Common’s nearest station is Shawford station, about 1.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Wolvesey Castle (4.4 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Why get it checked now?
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By that stage the damage has spread inside. A drone survey finds them sooner. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Colden Common, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Colden Common
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable