Hampshire · London and the South East
Ibsley Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Ibsley, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
Drone roof survey in Ibsley: what you get
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. Safety comes first on every visit. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and tall and steep roofs, and people most often book us about debris building up in hidden gutters and loose ridge and hip tiles.
Some older homes in villages like Ibsley are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Ibsley (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Tell us the exact address when booking
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Ibsley
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Martins: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which limits apply to the survey
Ibsley questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ibsley?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Ibsley within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Does the weather affect a drone survey?
The flight waits for better weather. Wind and heavy rain are the two things that ground a small drone, so a new date is agreed with you, or look from other safe viewpoints if you’d rather.
How long does the visit take?
Typically, it takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Pre-flight checks of the site and the weather are part of that.
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The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Ibsley, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Why get it checked now?
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It helps when you plan ahead. Older and listed buildings around Ibsley may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
Drones, thermal imaging and Ibsley roofs
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
In and around Ibsley, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Ibsley is in Hampshire. We provide drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ibsley and nearby. Ibsley is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for drone roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: BH24. We cover properties on Mockbeggar Lane and Salisbury Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Ibsley include Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north-west), Rockford (1 mile south-east), Ellingham (1 mile south-west) and South Gorley (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (11 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east).
What’s near Ibsley
In Ibsley, that means homes and buildings near The Old Beams Inn. Nearby you will also find Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.9 miles north) and Godshill Castle Hill (4.2 miles north). Not far away are Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks frequently start at outlets, edges and around plant. They’re all captured in close-up.