Hampshire · London and the South East
Poulner Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys in Poulner from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Poulner
Prices start from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where applicable, is also part of our Premium Survey, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We’ll tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, flat roofs on upper floors and fragile roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are slates or tiles shifted by high winds and outlets choked with leaves and silt.
Places like Poulner can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Poulner (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Poulner roofs
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
With Avon Tyrrell House about 3.8 miles south, the area around Poulner has a long history. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Anyone responsible for a site like Poulner Infant School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. For an older house near a landmark such as St John the Baptist, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Poulner is about 1 mile north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Poulner is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: BH24. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Oak Lane, Link Road and Croft Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Poulner include Ringwood (1 mile south-west), Hightown (1 mile south), Hangersley (1 mile north-east), Blashford (1 mile north-west) and Forest Corner (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east), Marchwood (14 miles east) and Ashley (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Poulner
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ringwood School Academy and White Hart Public House and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Let us know what you want to see
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
There is a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit.
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.
Nearby places to Poulner
Other services in Poulner
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Poulner is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. We record what we find with photos.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. The drone sees them without touching them.
Poulner: your questions answered
Is Poulner within the area you cover?
Yes. Poulner is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Poulner is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll get the report by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Time for the pre-flight checks is included.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What about my neighbours’ privacy?
We point the camera at your roof only. Next door’s windows and gardens are kept out of shot as far as possible, and flights are kept short. A quick word with the neighbours is a good idea.
Can you fly a drone in central London?
Central London has restricted areas where NATS permission is needed. Where we can’t fly, we use other safe vantage points.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Photographing a roof from the air doesn’t touch it. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so the survey does not create new problems. In a smaller place like Poulner, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors