Hampshire · London and the South East
Owslebury Drone Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Owslebury, with photographs and a written report.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Flashings that have come away
Drone roof survey in Owslebury: what you get
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Near protected airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If permission isn’t given, we inspect by other means and tell you. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. If you are worried about vegetation in valleys and gutters and wind damage high on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Owslebury, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Owslebury (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Owslebury
On a tall building, problems are frequently found only when water comes in. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. Looking from above picks up the early signs. Older cottages and farmhouses around Owslebury can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Owslebury
- An independent view of the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Common questions in Owslebury
How do I find out if my home in Owslebury is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are there drone restrictions around Owslebury?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Drone roof surveys in Owslebury: local notes
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). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Owslebury Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Owslebury is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We carry out drone roof surveys in Owslebury for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: SO21. Streets in the area include Beech Grove, Main Road and Pitcot Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Hensting (1 mile south-west), Morestead (1 mile north) and Lane End (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (4 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Around Owslebury
We work in homes and buildings around Ship Inn. The nearest railway station is Shawford station, about 2.8 miles west. A little further out are Wolvesey Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and The Gurkha Museum (3.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
What we look for on each type of 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
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. From the air, every course of slates or tiles can be seen.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Owslebury, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your 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.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Useful tips for Owslebury property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly where each defect is, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
When to book a survey in Owslebury
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. The drone covers the surface area by area, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
Problems we come across often include:
- Flashings that have come away
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book anyone
- What experience they bring
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID