Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Fair Oak, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out drone roof surveys in Fair Oak.
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
About our drone roof survey in Fair Oak
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. We never fly where it isn’t safe. We are frequently asked to look into lifted or split lead flashings and eroded pointing on a chimney stack, across valleys and parapet gutters, large and complex roofs and tall and steep roofs.
Around Fair Oak, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Fair Oak (SO50)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price drone roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Fair Oak: your questions answered
Is my home in Fair Oak listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Are there drone restrictions around Fair Oak?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport covers Fair Oak, or comes right up to its edge. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Is Fair Oak in your area?
Yes, we do. Fair Oak is part of the area we cover.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
When to book a survey in Fair Oak
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. The drone covers the surface area by area, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
We are often asked to look at:
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Fair Oak Junior School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation. Check insulation does not block the airflow.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Fair Oak
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Fair Oak is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- We also look inside the roof space where it’s safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Flying and imaging in Fair Oak
The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport covers Fair Oak, or comes right up to its edge. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it’s given. About 3.9 miles south-west lies South Stoneham House, a reminder of how long the area around Fair Oak has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark such as Saint Thomas, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Fair Oak is about 2 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Fair Oak gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small.
Every address in SO50 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Dean Road, Witt Road and Sandy Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Horton Heath (1 mile south), Wintershill (2 miles east), Durley (2 miles south-east), Lower Upham (2 miles east) and Durley Street (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (7 miles north), Gosport (13 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles south-east), Fareham (9 miles south-east), Horndean (13 miles east) and Totton (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Fair Oak
We work in homes and buildings around The Old George Public House, Wyvern Technology College and Wyvern Technology College. For rail, the closest station is Hedge End station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Moorgreen Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.