Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in King's Somborne, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Drone roof surveys in King's Somborne, with photos and a clear written report.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Standing water on a flat roof
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. It’s almost impossible to see from the ground, but a drone shows it clearly.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate normally means nail fatigue. We can see the extent of it from above.
How a drone roof survey works in King's Somborne
Drone roof surveys are available in King's Somborne and throughout London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’ve noticed flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots, we can find out what’s behind it, on fragile roofs, chimney stacks and tall and steep roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like King's Somborne are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- King's Somborne (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
King's Somborne: your questions answered
Is King's Somborne within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in King's Somborne?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How do I book a survey in King's Somborne?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Nearby places to King's Somborne
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What affects the price in King's Somborne
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in King's Somborne and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Drone roof surveys around King's Somborne
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like King's Somborne Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Historic houses like Mottisfont Abbey, about 3.2 miles south-west, show how far back building around King's Somborne goes. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
King's Somborne is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Roofs in King's Somborne get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. King's Somborne is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for drone roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Church Road, Old Palace Farm and Forge Close. You will find King's Somborne on the A3057, so it’s easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Ashley (1 mile east), Little Somborne (2 miles north-east), Up Somborne (2 miles north-east), Braishfield (4 miles south) and Lower Slackstead (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near King's Somborne
In King's Somborne, that means homes and buildings near The Crown Public House and the streets around them. King's Somborne’s nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 4 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (5.8 miles south).
When to book a survey in King's Somborne
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Older slates and tiles break easily, and some sheet roofs are fragile. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
Common reasons to book include:
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Flashings that have come away
- Chimney tops in poor condition
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, 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.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
The survey, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around King's Somborne, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- 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.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.