Hampshire · London and the South East
Little Holbury Drone Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Little Holbury, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Chimney tops in poor condition
How a drone roof survey works in Little Holbury
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs cannot always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photographs of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It’s also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. Typical surveys look at lifted or split lead flashings and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots, across tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks.
Older buildings in small places like Little Holbury may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch 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.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Little Holbury (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a hamlet or village like Little Holbury, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Little Holbury
Is my home in Little Holbury listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Are there drone restrictions around Little Holbury?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks often start at outlets, edges and around plant. They’re all captured in close-up, as far as the flight allows.
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
Drone roof surveys in Little Holbury: local notes
Little Holbury is within about 2 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 can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
Take a building like Manor Church of England Infant School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House, about 2.8 miles west, show how far back building around Little Holbury goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
Little Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Little Holbury is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Hampshire, we cover Little Holbury. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Drone roof surveys in SO45 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like Southbourne Avenue, Manor Road and Westbourne Avenue, all of which we cover. Other places close to Little Holbury include Holbury (1 mile south-east), Hardley (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Frostlane (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Around Little Holbury
We work in homes and buildings around The New Forest Academy. For rail, the closest station is Netley station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Netley Castle (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Little Holbury includes Mercury Marshes.
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What affects the price in Little Holbury
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
For a price for your roof in Little Holbury, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Why act early in Little Holbury
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. You can show exactly where the problem is. Outbuildings and barns around Little Holbury are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
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. Don’t go up yourself.