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Freemantle Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Freemantle, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. A visit to a smaller place like Freemantle is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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About our drone roof survey in Freemantle
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from ground level. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address before the visit. We’ll tell you if another approach would work better. We’re frequently asked to look into slipped or missing slates on a high roof and flashings that have come away, on fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
In smaller places like Freemantle, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. The parts you can’t see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Even so, a close-up image frequently shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from the ground misses.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Freemantle (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- Region
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Freemantle
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Freemantle?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Freemantle 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.
Will you come out to Freemantle?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Places near Freemantle
Also in Freemantle
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Why it’s worth a survey now in Freemantle
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Finding them now means less to put right. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Freemantle, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Freemantle
- An independent view of the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Make sure there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Let us know what you want to see
Your report arrives by email, with close-up photographs from the flight. Each finding is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, and early repairs keep water out.
Roof by roof
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Spotting them early stops them falling.
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. It is almost impossible to see from the ground, but a drone shows it clearly.
Flying and imaging in Freemantle
Freemantle is within about 1 mile 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 strong wind or a downpour. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 2 miles of Freemantle. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first.
Southampton Tudor House and Garden lies about 1.2 miles south-east, so building around Freemantle goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Freemantle Church of England Community Academy, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you run a business near Marlands Shopping Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Freemantle is about 1 mile west of Southampton, in Southampton. Surveys in Freemantle work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Freemantle is one of the places in Southampton where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: SO15, SO16 and SO17. You will find streets like May Road, Park Road and Pitt Road, all of which we cover. Freemantle is on the A33, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Shirley (1 mile north), Regents Park (1 mile north-west), Millbrook (1 mile west), Maybush (2 miles north-west) and Coxford (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Townhill Park (3 miles north-east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles east).
What’s near Freemantle
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Anne's Catholic School, Blechynden Terrace Park and The Brass Monkey pub, among other places. There’s a railway station in Freemantle itself: Millbrook (Hants) station. A little further out are Western Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Foresters Museum & Archive (less than half a mile east). Open spaces near Freemantle include Testwood Lakes.