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Regents Park Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys across Regents Park, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Drone roof survey in Regents Park
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail. Everything we find goes into a written report with photos. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. If we cannot fly, we tell you why. If you’re worried about cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and debris building up in hidden gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on fragile roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and large and complex roofs alike.
Even in a smaller place like Regents Park, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Regents Park (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to talk through the photographs and findings. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
Why get it checked now?
It is hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. You get photos of every part we can see. You can tackle the urgent items first. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Regents Park, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Common questions in Regents Park
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Regents Park?
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.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Regents Park?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Regents Park 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. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Do you cover Regents Park?
Yes, we do. Regents Park is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How do I book a survey in Regents Park?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. A visit to Regents Park is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Airspace, weather and Regents Park roofs
Regents Park lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 2 miles of Regents Park. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Marlands Shopping Centre, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager. Southampton Tudor House and Garden lies about 2 miles south-east, so building around Regents Park goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition. If you look after a building such as Regents Park Community College, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Regents Park is about 2 miles west of Southampton, in Southampton. We carry out drone roof surveys in Regents Park for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Southampton.
Here we cover the SO15, SO16 and SO17 postcode area for drone roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on May Road, Mill Road and York Road and the roads around them. You’ll find Regents Park on the A33 and A3057, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Shirley (1 mile east), Millbrook (1 mile south-west), Freemantle (1 mile south-east), Maybush (1 mile north-west) and Coxford (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles east). Regents Park is among the bigger towns we cover in Southampton.
What’s near Regents Park
Typical jobs here are in homes near Foundry Lane Primary School, St James' Park and Millbrook Community School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east. A little further out are Marlands Shopping Centre (1.8 miles south-east) and Netley Castle (4.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Regents Park includes Testwood Lakes.
How we price drone roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Booking your survey
We will typically ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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.