Hampshire · London and the South East
Durley Street Drone Roof Survey
Independent drone roof surveys in Durley Street. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
Drone roof survey in Durley Street
We carry out drone roof surveys in Durley Street and across London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey chimney stacks, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and the problems we are asked to look at most are moss building up on slopes and in gutters and lead work pulling away at abutments.
Some older homes in villages like Durley Street are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Durley Street (SO32)
- Region
- 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
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. The drone covers the roof area by area.
Steep slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, slipped slates often point to corroded nails. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Durley Street
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Drone roof surveys around Durley Street
Durley Street is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
In and around Durley Street, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Durley Street is about 4 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Durley Street across London and South East England. Durley Street is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for drone roof surveys. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We cover every part of the SO32 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Scivier's Lane and Manor Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Durley Street, we cover Wintershill (1 mile north-west), Lower Upham (1 mile north), Durley (1 mile south-west), Ashton (1 mile north-east) and Bishop's Waltham (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Near you in Durley Street
The closest station to Durley Street is Hedge End station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles east). For a walk, there is Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
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When to book a survey in Durley Street
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. From ground level, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
Common reasons to book include:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
Take a building like Wyvern Technology College: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a small place like Durley Street, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Durley Street
How do I find out if my home in Durley Street is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Are there drone restrictions around Durley Street?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Durley Street is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, 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.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Durley Street?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.