Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Sandy Down, Hampshire
Need a drone roof survey in Sandy Down? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
Drone roof survey in Sandy Down: what you get
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. Where a flight isn’t possible, we explain why. Common reasons to book are chimney tops in poor condition and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, across large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and valleys and parapet gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Sandy Down, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Sandy Down (SO41)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Let us know the exact address as you book
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
We email the report to you, with close-up photos from the flight. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
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FAQs for Sandy Down
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Sandy Down?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is my home in Sandy Down listed or in a conservation area?
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.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. You’ll then get the report by email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
What affects the price in Sandy Down
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
For a price for drone roof surveys in Sandy Down, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so the survey doesn’t create new problems. In a small place like Sandy Down, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Airspace, weather and Sandy Down roofs
Sandy Down is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Around Sandy Down, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St John, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Sandy Down is about 3 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Sandy Down, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SO41 is covered for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Sandy Down, Lower Sandy Down and Hurstly Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Battramsley (1 mile south), Boldre (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile south-west), Pilley (1 mile south-east) and Warborne (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles south) and Romsey (14 miles north).
Local landmarks in Sandy Down
We work in homes and buildings around The Hobler Public House. For rail, the closest station is Brockenhurst station, roughly 1.6 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.9 miles south) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.6 miles south). For a walk, there’s Boldre Foreshore.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
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 before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere like Sandy Down needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.