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Drone roof survey in Hedge End, Hampshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Hedge End? You can book a drone roof survey in Hedge End and across Hampshire.
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. A typical visit in Hedge End begins with the street side of the roof and then moves round the building. Rear gardens and side paths often give the best view of extensions and back slopes, so unlocked gates help. The loft comes next, where there is safe access.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
For a price for drone roof surveys in Hedge End, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
How a drone roof survey works in Hedge End
Prices start from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where it applies, is also part of our Premium Survey, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We will tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. Common reasons to book are lead work pulling away at abutments and vegetation in valleys and gutters, across flat roofs on upper floors, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters.
Older homes in a town like Hedge End may lose heat through roofs with little or no insulation. A thermal camera shows those cold and warm patches, and some of them can point to moisture. It shows temperature, so anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter, while drone photos show the outside of the same roof. Results depend on conditions, so the timing of the visit matters.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Hedge End (SO30, SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Hedge End
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Debris collects where nobody looks, until it causes a leak inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away
With South Stoneham House about 3.5 miles north-west, the area around Hedge End has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Are they insured for the work?
- What experience they bring
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
The top of a stack is usually out of view. A drone gets close to the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Ridges and hips
Loose ridge pieces can be lifted in a storm. Spotting them early stops them falling.
Hedge End questions
Is my home in Hedge End listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hedge End?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. That includes the checks before the drone goes up.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Are you registered with the CAA?
Yes, we are. Our Flyer ID and Operator ID come from the CAA, and the drone itself is under 250g, kept within sight on every flight.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hedge End
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Useful tips for Hedge End property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
File the report and photos with your home documents. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Photograph anything new.
Airspace, weather and Hedge End roofs
Hedge End is within about 4 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Hedge End is about 1 mile 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Evangelist: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Shamblehurst Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Hedge End is about 4 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Hedge End is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small.
Every address in SO30 and SO31 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Lynton Road, Watts Road and Dean Court or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the A334 and B3033 close by, Hedge End is easy for us to reach for drone roof surveys. Other places close to Hedge End include Thornhill (2 miles west), Harefield (2 miles west), West End (2 miles north-west), Chartwell Green (2 miles north-west) and Sholing (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Hedge End
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wildern School and Wildern School. Hedge End’s nearest station is Hedge End station, about 1.2 miles north. Nearby you will also find Netley Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2 miles south). Open spaces near Hedge End include Netley Common.
What affects the price in Hedge End
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
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.