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Drone roof survey in Millbrook, Southampton
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Millbrook, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a smaller place like Millbrook, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
How a drone roof survey works in Millbrook
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from the ground. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. We will tell you if another approach would work better. We survey chimney stacks, large and complex roofs and tall and steep roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are eroded pointing on a chimney stack and slipped or missing slates on a high roof.
Around Millbrook, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Millbrook (SO15, SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Prices for drone roof surveys in Millbrook
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Millbrook
Millbrook is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind off 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. Millbrook is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Tanners Brook Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. Southampton Tudor House and Garden lies about 2.2 miles south-east, so building around Millbrook 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. For hotels and guest houses around Millbrook, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Millbrook is about 2 miles west of Southampton, in Southampton. We cover Millbrook and the rest of Southampton, as part of our work across London and South East England. Millbrook is one of the places in Southampton we cover for drone roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: SO15 and SO16. Local streets include Mill Road, Mendip Road and Severn Road. We also cover Regents Park (1 mile north-east), Shirley (1 mile north-east), Freemantle (1 mile east), Maybush (1 mile north) and Redbridge (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (4 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (5 miles east) and Itchen (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Millbrook
In Millbrook, that means homes and buildings near Millbrook Community School, Blacksmiths Arms and Regents Park Community College. The closest station to Millbrook is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Marlands Shopping Centre (2 miles east) and Western Community Hospital (0.7 miles north). The countryside around Millbrook includes Testwood Lakes.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Millbrook
Is drone flying allowed in Millbrook?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 2 miles of Millbrook. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Will you come out to Millbrook?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Millbrook?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s 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.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Millbrook
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Millbrook and across Southampton can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from ground level. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. With a drone, nobody has to go near them.