Hampshire · London and the South East
Owslebury Bottom Drone Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Owslebury Bottom, with photographs and a written report.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
Drone roof survey in Owslebury Bottom
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from the ground. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or isn’t safe, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. Before the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. We’ll tell you if another approach would work better. If you’re worried about flashings that have come away and slipped or missing slates on a high roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Owslebury Bottom, open ground can mean strong wind. 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. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Owslebury Bottom (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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. Older cottages and farmhouses around Owslebury Bottom 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 applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Surveys seven days a week
- Prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
Keep the photos with your property records. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Photograph anything new.
What affects the price in Owslebury Bottom
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere as small as Owslebury Bottom, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What a drone roof survey looks like in Owslebury Bottom
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Andrew, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a building like Owslebury Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Owslebury Bottom is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. If you are in Owslebury Bottom, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Owslebury Bottom is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: SO21. We also cover the places around Owslebury Bottom: Owslebury (1 mile south), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Morestead (1 mile north), Hensting (1 mile south-west) and Lane End (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Owslebury Bottom
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ship Inn. The closest station to Owslebury Bottom is Shawford station, roughly 2.7 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include The Gurkha Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (3.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
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What else we do in Owslebury Bottom
Owslebury Bottom questions
How do I find out if my home in Owslebury Bottom is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Owslebury Bottom?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. You can’t see it from the street at all, but it’s plain to see from the air.
Ridges and hips
Loose ridge pieces can be lifted in a storm. Spotting them early stops them falling.
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.