Hampshire · London and the South East
Emery Down Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys in Emery Down from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
When to book a survey in Emery Down
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. You can’t see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Problems in those places often go unseen until they leak.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
For an older house near a landmark like Christ Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What exactly goes into their report
Drone roof survey in Emery Down: what you get
Drone roof surveys are available in Emery Down and throughout London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. 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 large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are blistered or cracked flat roof coverings and debris building up in hidden gutters.
Somewhere as small as Emery Down, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Emery Down (SO43)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- 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
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
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The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a hamlet or village like Emery Down, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
For a price for drone roof surveys in Emery Down, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Drone roof surveys around Emery Down
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. 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. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you look after a building such as St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Emery Down means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Emery Down is about 5 miles south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Emery Down gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the SO43 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Garden Close, Northerwood Avenue and Silver Street, all of which we cover. We also cover Lyndhurst (1 mile east), Balmerlawn (3 miles south), Ashurst (4 miles north-east), Brockenhurst (4 miles south) and Colbury (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Totton (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east), Lymington (8 miles south) and Romsey (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Emery Down
We work in homes and buildings around The Swan Inn, among other places. Emery Down’s nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 2.9 miles north-east. A little further out are Ashurst Hospital (3.1 miles north-east) and National Dairy Museum (3.9 miles east). The countryside around Emery Down includes Copythorne Common.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Check the loft can be reached
- Let us know what you want to see
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.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Take photos of any changes.
Emery Down questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Emery Down?
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, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
How do I find out if my home in Emery Down is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What will the report tell me?
A photo-illustrated written report, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, in order of urgency where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Do you cover Emery Down for drone roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Emery Down.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Emery Down?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.