Hampshire · London and the South East
Durley Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys in Durley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
How a drone roof survey works in Durley
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. Safety comes first on every visit. If you’re worried about slates or tiles shifted by high winds and coverings that have slipped high up on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors alike.
Somewhere as small as Durley, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Durley (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a drone roof survey in Durley?
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Flashings that have come away
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Useful tips for Durley property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Tell us the exact address as you book
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly where each defect is, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. Their condition is noted in the report.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. Photos show how the covering is wearing.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere as small as Durley, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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FAQs for Durley
How do I find out if my home in Durley is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Durley within the area you cover?
Yes. Durley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Pre-flight checks of the site and the weather are part of that.
Do you hold CAA registration for the drone?
We are. Our Flyer ID and Operator ID come from the CAA, and the drone itself is under 250g.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What affects the price in Durley
To price your survey, we look at:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Airspace, weather and Durley roofs
Durley is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of the Holy Cross, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Historic houses like South Stoneham House, about 5 miles west, show how far back building around Durley goes. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Durley is about 3 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Durley is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Durley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for drone roof surveys. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: SO32. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Kytes Lane, The Sawmills and White Gates or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Boorley Green (1 mile south-west), Durley Street (1 mile north-east), Wintershill (1 mile north), Horton Heath (2 miles west) and Curdridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north), Gosport (11 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Near you in Durley
We work in homes and buildings around Wyvern Technology College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hedge End station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles east) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Finding them now means less to put right. Around Durley, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
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. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Durley
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.