Hampshire · London and the South East
Dibden Purlieu Drone Roof Survey
Need a drone roof survey in Dibden Purlieu? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dibden Purlieu
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. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. We survey fragile roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and tall and steep roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are storm damage on steep or tall roofs and ridge and hip pieces working loose.
Places like Dibden Purlieu can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Dibden Purlieu (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Dibden Purlieu questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Dibden Purlieu?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you cover smaller places like Dibden Purlieu?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. The written report follows by email.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
Your report arrives by email, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Each finding is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a smaller place like Dibden Purlieu, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Drone roof surveys around Dibden Purlieu
Dibden Purlieu 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. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If you look after a building like Wildground Infant School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. For an older house near a landmark like St. Andrew's Church and Centre, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. For businesses in and around places such as Westquay, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most.
Dibden Purlieu is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. We carry out drone roof surveys in Dibden Purlieu for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Hampshire, we cover Dibden Purlieu and the places around it.
All of 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 Haynes Way, Beaulieu Road and Noads Way or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Dibden Purlieu, we cover Hythe (1 mile north-east), Dibden (1 mile north-west), The Hummicks (3 miles south), Beaulieu (3 miles south-west) and Marchwood (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
What’s near Dibden Purlieu
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Testwood School and Noadswood School. Dibden Purlieu’s nearest station is Southampton Town Quay station, roughly 2.8 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.8 miles south-west) and Netley Castle (2.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Mercury Marshes.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We don’t test for it, but we flag it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. The drone sees them without touching them.