Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Ower
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Ower, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Flashings that have come away
About our drone roof survey in Ower
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an 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. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. We never fly where it isn’t safe. We survey fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked mortar along the ridge and plant growth and moss on the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Ower may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Ower (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Ower
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. From the ground, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Whatever the street in Ower, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What experience they bring
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
From the air, a lean or a loose pot is easy to see. Each defect is photographed for the report.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Ower
Is drone flying allowed in Ower?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will you come out to Ower?
Yes, Ower is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Drone roof surveys in Ower: local notes
Ower is within about 4 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
Landford Manor, about 4.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ower. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Ower is about 2 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Bookings from Ower are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Hampshire, we cover Ower and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area for drone roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Romsey Road and Salisbury Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Wigley (1 mile north), Hillstreet (1 mile east), Copythorne (1 mile south-west), Winsor (1 mile south-west) and Newbridge (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south) and Romsey (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Ower
Ower’s nearest station is Totton station, roughly 3 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Eling Experience (2.8 miles south-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles south). Open spaces near Ower include Copythorne Common.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the location and extent of every problem.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a small place like Ower, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- 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.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
Why it is worth a survey now in Ower
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller, whatever height the roof is. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Ower
- 98% of clients satisfied
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See our cost guide or our case studies.