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Drone roof survey in Knowle, Hampshire
Drone roof surveys in Knowle, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
Drone roof survey in Knowle: what you get
Our price is from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where it applies, is also part of our Premium Survey, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. We’ll tell you if a drone isn’t the right tool for your roof. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. We are frequently asked to look into slates or tiles shifted by high winds and ridge pieces that have lifted, across tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
Some older homes in villages like Knowle 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Knowle (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Around Knowle, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- 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.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Knowle
Landlords, agents and building managers in Knowle and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Roof by roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. The drone sees them without touching them, so the survey does not add damage.
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. Their condition is noted in the report.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Knowle
Will you come out to Knowle?
Yes, Knowle is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Knowle listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do I need to be at home?
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.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Is your drone operator registered?
Yes. Our registration covers a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. The drone we use weighs under 250g.
What if my home is near an airport?
Only with the right permission. Airports such as Gatwick, Luton and Southampton have flight restriction zones, and a flight inside one needs the airport’s or air traffic control’s say-so. Without it, we inspect from other safe viewpoints.
Can a drone see inside my loft?
No. It photographs the outside, not the inside. For the underside, we check the loft where it can be reached safely, as damp and daylight often show there first.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Knowle
Knowle is within about 4 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Take a building like Orchard Lea Infant School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Fareham Shopping Centre, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Knowle is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Surveys in Knowle work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Knowle is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the PO17 postcode area for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Serotine Close, Boundary Walk and Park Approach or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Funtley (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north-west), Heathfield (2 miles south), Segensworth (2 miles west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Landmarks near Knowle
In Knowle, that means homes and buildings near The Miners Arms and The Henry Cort Community College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Fareham station, roughly 2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Knowle Hospital (within half a mile north-east). For a walk, there’s Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
When to book a survey in Knowle
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. It is hard to tell from below what has shifted. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Wind damage high on the roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Francis: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What insurance they carry
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours