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Drone Roof Survey in Little Somborne
Drone roof surveys around Little Somborne, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
How a drone roof survey works in Little Somborne
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. We do not fly in strong wind or heavy rain, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the weather turns, we’ll agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. Typical surveys look at slates or tiles shifted by high winds and loose ridge and hip tiles, across valleys and parapet gutters, fragile roofs and large and complex roofs.
Villages like Little Somborne frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Little Somborne (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Little Somborne
Also in Little Somborne
Common roof problems in Little Somborne
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are frequently invisible from below. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you live in an older home near All Saints Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Before booking anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Are they insured for the work?
Questions from Little Somborne
Do you cover smaller places like Little Somborne?
Yes, Little Somborne is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is drone flying allowed in Little Somborne?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
What affects the price in Little Somborne
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: 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.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Around Little Somborne, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. 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 sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. You get photos of every part we can see, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. That helps you put the work in order. For older village homes like those around Little Somborne, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Photos and a written report every time
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Drone roof surveys around Little Somborne
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
For any home in Little Somborne, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Little Somborne is about 6 miles west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Little Somborne is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Little Somborne and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
All of SO20 is covered for drone roof surveys. Local streets include Chalk Hill and Somborne Park Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Little Somborne, we cover Up Somborne (1 mile east), Ashley (1 mile south), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (5 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (8 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Around Little Somborne
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (5.6 miles east).