Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Curbridge, Hampshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Curbridge, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Drone roof survey in Curbridge
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. 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 also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. If we cannot fly, we tell you why. Typical surveys look at cracked mortar along the ridge and eroded pointing on a chimney stack, across chimney stacks, fragile roofs and tall and steep roofs.
Around Curbridge, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Curbridge (SO30)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Check the loft can be reached
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
Keep the photos with your property records. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation, and it is something only an inside check will show. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow.
Why it is worth a survey now in Curbridge
It is hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. You get photographs of every part we can see. You can tackle the urgent items first. With lower homes, common in places like Curbridge, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Curbridge
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a smaller place like Curbridge, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Towns and villages near Curbridge
What else we do in Curbridge
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Questions from Curbridge
Is Curbridge within the area you cover?
Yes, Curbridge is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Curbridge in the area you cover?
Yes, Curbridge is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How long does a drone roof survey take?
The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. We will give you an idea of timing when you book.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Curbridge?
Drone roof survey starts 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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Drone roof surveys around Curbridge
Curbridge lies within about 5 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 cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Wherever the property is around Curbridge, the approach is the same: a careful look and a clear explanation. Whatever the street in Curbridge, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Curbridge is about 3 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Curbridge, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We work across SO30 for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Tanners Brook Close, Loddon Close and Oakhanger Close or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Curbridge, we cover Curdridge (1 mile north), Botley (2 miles north-west), Boorley Green (3 miles north-west), Waltham Chase (3 miles north-east) and Durley (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (11 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-east) and Horndean (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Curbridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Horse and Jockey pub. Curbridge’s nearest station is Botley station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find St Andrew's Castle (4.6 miles south-west) and Knowle Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Curbridge include Swanwick Lakes.