Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Marchwood, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Marchwood, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Marchwood. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
About our drone roof survey in Marchwood
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. Common reasons to book are ponding and splits on a high flat roof and debris building up in hidden gutters, across flat roofs on upper floors, fragile roofs and tall and steep roofs.
Places like Marchwood can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Marchwood (SO40)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. A visit to a smaller place like Marchwood is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Marchwood
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
Useful tips for Marchwood property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Let us know the exact address when you book
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
We email the report to you, with close-up photographs from the flight. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Take photos of any changes.
Common questions in Marchwood
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Marchwood?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Marchwood within the area you cover?
Yes. Marchwood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How long does the visit take?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. That includes the checks before the drone goes up.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
Flight restriction zones around protected airports need permission from the airport or air traffic control before any flight. We check the airspace for your address and seek permission where it is needed. If it is not given, we inspect by other means.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Nearby places to Marchwood
What else we do in Marchwood
Drone roof surveys around Marchwood
Marchwood lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
Anyone responsible for a site like Marchwood Junior School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Southampton Tudor House and Garden lies about 2 miles east, so building around Marchwood goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. Take an older house close to Church of St John the Apostle: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Marchwood is about 3 miles south-east of Totton, in Hampshire. We cover Marchwood and the rest of Hampshire. Marchwood is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for drone roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: SO40. Streets in the area include Cranberry Close, Melick Close and The Rowans, and we cover them all. Marchwood sits on or near the A326. If you are just outside Marchwood, we cover Dibden (2 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (3 miles south-east), Hythe (3 miles south-east), Beaulieu (5 miles south) and Furzey Lodge (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-east), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Marchwood
In Marchwood, that means homes and buildings near White Horse pub and Hounsdown School. The nearest railway station is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (4.1 miles east) and Westquay (2.1 miles east). The countryside around Marchwood includes Testwood Lakes.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you contact us
We’ll typically ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.