Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Horton Heath, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out drone roof surveys in Horton Heath, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Flashings that have come away
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
How a drone roof survey works in Horton Heath
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it is worth letting them know about the visit. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. If you are worried about eroded pointing on a chimney stack and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs on upper floors, fragile roofs and large and complex roofs alike.
Older cottages and houses around Horton Heath may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. 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.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Horton Heath (SO50)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Horton Heath roofs
The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport covers Horton Heath, 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 is given. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Cross, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Fair Oak Infant School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Horton Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Horton Heath can all book drone roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire.
Here we cover the SO50 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on The Lillies, Botley Road and Centaury Gardens. If you are just outside Horton Heath, we cover Fair Oak (1 mile north), Durley (2 miles east), Boorley Green (2 miles south-east), Wintershill (2 miles east) and Durley Street (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (7 miles north), Gosport (12 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles south-east), Fareham (8 miles south-east), Horndean (13 miles east) and Totton (9 miles west).
Landmarks near Horton Heath
Around Horton Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Old George Public House, Wyvern Technology College and Wyvern Technology College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hedge End station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Horton Heath
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photographs. It is far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Horton Heath, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Horton Heath
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Horton Heath: your questions answered
Will you come out to Horton Heath?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Horton Heath 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.
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.
Is your drone operator registered?
Yes. Our registration covers a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We use a sub-250g drone.
What about my neighbours’ privacy?
Privacy is taken seriously on every flight. We photograph your roof, not your neighbours’ property. Letting neighbours know beforehand helps.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
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How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Parking around Horton Heath is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us about parking before the day
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, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Common roof problems in Horton Heath
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. From the ground, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
Problems we come across often include:
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
With South Stoneham House about 3.7 miles west, the area around Horton Heath has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their insurance cover