Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Old Netley
Need a drone roof survey in Old Netley? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Flashings that have come away
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Why it is worth a survey now in Old Netley
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. You get photos of every part we can see, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. That helps you put the work in order. Older cottages and farmhouses around Old Netley can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Drone roof survey in Old Netley: what you get
We carry out drone roof surveys in Old Netley and across London and South East England, subject to airspace checks and the weather. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, call 07833 053749 or email us. We survey fragile roofs, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors, and common reasons people get in touch are storm damage on steep or tall roofs and ridge and hip pieces working loose.
Somewhere as small as Old Netley, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Old Netley (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Old Netley
Old Netley 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 can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. Old Netley is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Westquay, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. The streets around a church such as St Paul’s Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a building like Bursledon Church of England Infant School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Old Netley is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We carry out drone roof surveys in Old Netley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: SO31. Local streets include Darlee Gate, Green Lane and Cranbury Gardens, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Old Netley: Lowford (1 mile north-east), Bursledon (1 mile east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Near you in Old Netley
Around Old Netley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oasis Academy Mayfield, Westwood Woodland Park and The Linden Tree pub. The nearest railway station is Bursledon station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.6 miles east). Not far away are Netley Common.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Cottages and farmhouses around Old Netley often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Old Netley
Are there drone restrictions around Old Netley?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 2 miles of Old Netley. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is Old Netley within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
What else we do in Old Netley
Roof by roof
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If the flue needs a specialist, we’ll tell you.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Old Netley
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
For landlords and managing agents
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 with less disruption.
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.