Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in New Milton
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in New Milton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Chimney tops in poor condition
New Milton: your questions answered
Is my home in New Milton listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in New Milton?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
About our drone roof survey in New Milton
Our price is from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where it applies, is also part of our Premium Survey, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We will tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. We survey fragile roofs, tall and steep roofs and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about moss and weeds taking hold up top and ridge and hip pieces working loose.
Around New Milton, lots of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. The parts you can’t see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day. Even so, a close-up image frequently shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from the ground misses.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- New Milton (BH25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in New Milton
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Drone roof surveys around New Milton
New Milton is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
Take a building like The Arnewood School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Magdalene, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Historic houses such as Highcliffe Castle, about 2.7 miles south-west, show how far back building around New Milton goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
New Milton is in Hampshire. Wherever you are in New Milton, we can come and survey your property. New Milton is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for drone roof surveys. Southampton is in our area too.
We work across the BH25 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Worthy Road and Whitefield Road. Main roads around New Milton include the A337 and B3055. We also cover the places around New Milton: Ashley (1 mile north-east), Barton on Sea (1 mile south), Bashley (1 mile north), Ossemsley (2 miles north) and Hordle (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (13 miles north-east) and Marchwood (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in New Milton
We work in homes and buildings around The George Centre pub and New Milton Junior School. There’s a railway station in New Milton itself: New Milton station. Well-known places in the area include Highcliffe Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1 mile north-west). The countryside around New Milton includes Milford on Sea LNR.
What we can’t see
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A structural engineer’s report
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
Useful tips for New Milton property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Let us know what you want to see
- Make sure there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
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.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly in autumn. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
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What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
How we price drone roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
For a price for drone roof surveys in New Milton, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Homes around New Milton often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- 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
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.