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Hounsdown Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys in Hounsdown from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a smaller place like Hounsdown, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Drone roof survey in Hounsdown
We carry out drone roof surveys in Hounsdown and across London and the South East, subject to airspace checks and the weather. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. You get a written report with close-up photos and recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We survey fragile roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and large and complex roofs, and people most often book us about tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and ridge pieces that have lifted.
Around Hounsdown, lots of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day. Even so, a close-up image frequently shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from ground level misses.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Hounsdown (SO40)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to talk through the photos and findings. You can ask about anything that isn’t clear.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly in autumn. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
Drones, thermal imaging and Hounsdown roofs
Hounsdown lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hounsdown School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. With Southampton Tudor House and Garden about 4.1 miles east, the area around Hounsdown has a long history. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. If you live in an older home near Colbury Christ Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Hounsdown is about 1 mile south of Totton, in Southampton. We survey roofs in Hounsdown and the rest of Southampton. Hounsdown is one of the places in Southampton where we work for drone roof surveys.
All of SO40 is covered for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Main Road, Pound Lane and Chapel Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Hounsdown: Ashurst Bridge (1 mile north-west), Totton (1 mile north), Netley Marsh (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (2 miles west) and Winsor (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Southampton (5 miles east), Shirley (3 miles east), Regents Park (3 miles east), Townhill Park (6 miles east), Midanbury (6 miles east) and Thornhill (7 miles east).
Near you in Hounsdown
Around Hounsdown, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Foxhills Infant School and The Forest Inn. The nearest railway station is Totton station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are National Dairy Museum (0.8 miles south) and Ashurst Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hounsdown include Testwood Lakes.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Why get it checked now?
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. You get photos of every part we can see, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. That helps you put the work in order. With lower homes, common in places like Hounsdown, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hounsdown
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
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Your questions about drone roof surveys in Hounsdown
Is my home in Hounsdown listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are there drone restrictions around Hounsdown?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll say if a specialist is needed.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks frequently start at outlets, edges and around plant. They’re all captured in close-up.