Hampshire · London and the South East
Highbridge Drone Roof Survey
Need a drone roof survey in Highbridge? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Flashings that have come away
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
About our drone roof survey in Highbridge
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. Everything we find goes into a report with photographs. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. If we can’t fly, we tell you why. If you are worried about moss building up on slopes and in gutters and eroded pointing on a chimney stack, we can find out what’s behind it.
Villages like Highbridge often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Highbridge (SO50)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Highbridge
Will you come out to Highbridge?
Yes. Highbridge is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Highbridge is listed?
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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Are there drone restrictions in central London?
Parts of central London are restricted, including areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs, where flights need permission from NATS. We check before every flight and seek permission where needed.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Highbridge?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
Will the drone film my neighbours?
We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying. We inspect only the roof you’ve asked about. A word with next door beforehand is a good idea.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Airspace, weather and Highbridge roofs
Highbridge is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 4.2 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Highbridge goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Mary's Church, 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.
Highbridge is about 2 miles north of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We carry out drone roof surveys in Highbridge for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Surveys in SO50 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Wardle Road and Highbridge Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Lord's Wood (1 mile south-east), Brambridge (1 mile north-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-east), Nob's Crook (1 mile east) and Allbrook (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Hedge End (5 miles south).
Around Highbridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near Thornden School and Thornden School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Eastleigh station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.3 miles south). For a walk, there’s Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
When to book a survey in Highbridge
Many roofs are never seen properly from ground level. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Problems in those places often go unseen until they leak.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
Take a building like Colden Common Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What we look for on each type of roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate typically means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If the flue needs a specialist, we will tell you.
How we price drone roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How it works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a village or hamlet like Highbridge, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.