Hampshire · London and the South East
Nob's Crook Drone Roof Survey
Need a drone roof survey in Nob's Crook? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Flashings that have come away
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
Why get it checked now?
It is hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. Our report shows the condition of each area, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can tackle the urgent items first. Around Nob's Crook, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Drone roof survey in Nob's Crook: what you get
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. We never fly where it is not safe. We are often asked to look into eroded pointing on a chimney stack and storm damage on steep or tall roofs, on tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and large and complex roofs.
Villages like Nob's Crook often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. 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.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Nob's Crook (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. It is almost impossible to see from the ground, but a drone shows it clearly.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are frequently seen by nobody. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
What we’re asked to look at in Nob's Crook
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. You cannot see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Faults there can go unnoticed for years.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Trinity, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Useful tips for Nob's Crook property owners
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. The photos show the location and extent of every problem, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Nob's Crook
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Nob's Crook?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Nob's Crook within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Strong wind or a downpour stops a flight. The weather on the day decides whether the drone goes up. If it is unsuitable, we will agree another date.
Do drone rules differ in central London?
Parts of central London are restricted, including areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs, where flights need permission from NATS. We check before every flight and seek permission where needed.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Will you photograph next door’s garden?
No, the camera is kept on your roof. Neighbouring homes and gardens aren’t the subject, and flights are kept short. A quick word with the neighbours is a good idea.
Will the drone show what’s under the tiles?
No. It sees only the outer surfaces. Leaks, damp timbers and condensation frequently show first from inside, so we check the loft too where we can.
Airspace, weather and Nob's Crook roofs
The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 1 mile of Nob's Crook. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. With South Stoneham House about 4.6 miles south-west, Nob's Crook sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Colden Common Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Nob's Crook is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We provide drone roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Nob's Crook and the surrounding area. Nob's Crook is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for drone roof surveys. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the SO21 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-west), Lord's Wood (1 mile west) and Crowdhill (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Nob's Crook
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wyvern Technology College and The Fox & Hounds pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Eastleigh station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Wolvesey Castle (4.8 miles north) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Nob's Crook includes Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
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What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Nob's Crook, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.