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Drone roof survey in Lordswood, Southampton
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Lordswood, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
What happens if roof problems are left?
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By that stage the damage has spread inside. Looking from above picks up the early signs. In a smaller place like Lordswood, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
About our drone roof survey in Lordswood
Drone roof surveys are available in Lordswood and throughout London and the South East, subject to airspace checks and the weather. We fly on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. You get a written report with close-up photos and recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’re frequently asked to look into blistered or cracked flat roof coverings and ridge and hip pieces working loose, on flat roofs on upper floors, valleys and parapet gutters and large and complex roofs.
Older cottages and houses around Lordswood may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Lordswood (SO16, SO15)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Lordswood
Drone roof surveys in Lordswood: local notes
Lordswood lies within about 3 miles of the sea, 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. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 1 mile of Lordswood. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly.
If you run a business near Marlands Shopping Centre, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see by drone or thermal camera. For an older house near a landmark like Lord's Hill Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like Oakwood Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Lordswood is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Lordswood can all book drone roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the SO16 and SO15 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Peach Road, Linden Road and Woburn Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Coxford (1 mile south-west), Bassett (1 mile east), Rownhams (1 mile north-west), Maybush (1 mile south-west) and Chilworth (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles south-east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Lordswood
In Lordswood, that means homes and buildings near St James' Park, Upper Shirley High School and Oaklands Community School. Lordswood’s nearest station is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 2.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (2.8 miles south-east) and Princess Anne Hospital (0.5 miles south). Open spaces near Lordswood include Testwood Lakes.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Questions from Lordswood
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Lordswood?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 1 mile of Lordswood. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Is Lordswood within the area you cover?
Yes, Lordswood is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Lordswood?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
The top of a stack is typically out of view. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
There is a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year, and whether work has done its job.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a smaller place like Lordswood, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors