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Drone Roof Survey in Northam
A careful look at the roof at your property in Northam, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
About our drone roof survey in Northam
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that can’t be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. If you are worried about ponding and splits on a high flat roof and debris building up in hidden gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Northam, a good many roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. The parts you cannot see, like 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 often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from ground level misses.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Northam (SO14, SO19, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a smaller place like Northam, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Northam
It is hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. Our report shows the condition of each area. That helps you put the work in order. Around Northam, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
For a price for your roof in Northam, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Northam: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Northam?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is drone flying allowed in Northam?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport covers Northam, or comes right up to its edge. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Roof by roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. Outlets and any debris around them are photographed.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate typically means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Airspace, weather and Northam roofs
Northam is within about 2 miles of the coast, 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 flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport covers Northam, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it’s given.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Northam means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. Southampton Tudor House and Garden, about 1.3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Northam. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
Northam is about 1 mile south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. We cover Northam and the rest of Southampton, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Southampton, we cover Northam and the places around it.
We work across SO14, SO19 and SO18 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Sea Road, Lumpy Lane and Cross Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Peartree Green (1 mile south), Bitterne Manor (1 mile north), Itchen (1 mile south-east), St Mary's (1 mile south-west) and Bitterne (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
Around Northam
We work in homes and buildings around Inspire Enterprise Academy, East Park and The Engineers Arms, among other places. The closest station to Northam is Bitterne station, roughly 0.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.8 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Northam
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What we are asked to look at in Northam
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. The drone covers the surface area by area. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
The streets around a church like Church of St Augustine are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What exactly goes into their report