Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Dibden
Need a drone roof survey in Dibden? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
FAQs for Dibden
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Dibden?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover smaller places like Dibden?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, like 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 test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
About our drone roof survey in Dibden
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it’s worth letting them know about the visit. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. Common reasons to book are blocked valleys and parapet gutters and lifted or split lead flashings, on tall and steep roofs, chimney stacks and fragile roofs.
Around Dibden, 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. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Dibden (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
What a drone roof survey looks like in Dibden
Dibden is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind near 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. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of All Saints, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Applemore College, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. Historic houses such as Medieval Merchant's House, about 2.5 miles north, show how far back building around Dibden goes. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Dibden is about 1 mile west of Hythe, in Hampshire. We provide drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dibden. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small.
Every address in SO45 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Cavalier Close, Cathay Gardens and Canterbury Drive or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Dibden: Dibden Purlieu (1 mile south-east), Hythe (1 mile east), Marchwood (2 miles north-west), Beaulieu (3 miles south) and The Hummicks (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (8 miles north).
Near you in Dibden
Typical jobs here are in homes near Testwood School and Orchard Junior School, among other places. The closest station to Dibden is Southampton Town Quay station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Royal South Hants Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Westquay (2.8 miles north).
Prices for drone roof surveys in Dibden
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
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. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Useful tips for Dibden property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
Keep the photos with your property records. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
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What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a smaller place like Dibden, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- We also look inside the loft space where it is safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
With drone photos, everyone can see the same thing. You can show exactly where the problem is, which helps when you ask for quotes. Arranging work in a smaller place like Dibden is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- A written report with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.