Hampshire · London and the South East
East Boldre Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in East Boldre, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Flashings that have come away
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Drone roof survey in East Boldre: what you get
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an 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. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. Safety comes first on every visit. We survey tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below and cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below.
Somewhere as small as East Boldre, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- East Boldre (SO42)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in East Boldre
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
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Drone roof surveys around East Boldre
East Boldre is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. 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.
Beaulieu Palace House lies about 1.3 miles north-east, so building around East Boldre goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition. Take an older house close to Church of St Paul: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
East Boldre is about 5 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. East Boldre gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. East Boldre is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. There’s also a page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across SO42 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Sweyns Lease, Chapel Lane and Warton Close. If you’re just outside East Boldre, we cover Furzey Lodge (1 mile north), Beaulieu (1 mile north-east), Bailey's Hard (1 mile east), The Hummicks (2 miles east) and Dibden Purlieu (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Gosport (14 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Fareham (12 miles east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (11 miles north-east).
What’s near East Boldre
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Turfcutters Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Road station, about 3.8 miles north-west. A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.1 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Boldre Foreshore.
Do you need a drone roof survey in East Boldre?
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
Take a building like Beaulieu Village Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What experience they bring
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate typically means nail fatigue. We can see the extent of it from above.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check there is room outside for the drone to take off
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Shut pets inside while we fly
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to go through what the drone showed. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
What you can safely check yourself
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like East Boldre, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Your questions about drone roof surveys in East Boldre
Can you fly a drone over a roof in East Boldre?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
How do I find out if my home in East Boldre is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you work in East Boldre?
Yes. We cover East Boldre and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.