Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Setley, Hampshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Setley, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
Drone roof survey in Setley
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from the ground. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on, like old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. Ahead of the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. We will tell you if another approach would work better. If you are worried about tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and ridge pieces that have lifted, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Setley, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Setley (SO42)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. A drone survey finds them sooner. Outbuildings and barns around Setley are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Setley
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys on any day of the week
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Setley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
Drones, thermal imaging and Setley roofs
Setley lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Setley has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and like offices and blocks, hotels frequently sit under flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
For hotels and guest houses around Setley, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest. Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Setley is about 4 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Roofs in Setley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Setley is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for drone roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: SO42. Streets in the area include Tilebarn Lane and Lymington Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Brockenhurst (1 mile north), South Weirs (1 mile west), Balmerlawn (1 mile north), Lyndhurst (5 miles north) and Emery Down (5 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles north).
Near you in Setley
In Setley, that means homes and buildings near Foresters Arms and the streets around them. Setley’s nearest station is Brockenhurst station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (3.6 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles south-east).
Landlord and commercial surveys in Setley
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Setley and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Setley: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Setley is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Setley?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you fly a drone in central London?
Central London has restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs, and flights there need NATS permission. We check the airspace for your address and apply where needed.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Safety comes first, so the weather decides. We won’t fly in strong wind or a downpour. We’ll talk through the options if the day turns bad.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Common roof problems in Setley
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. From the ground, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Anyone responsible for a site like Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will the report include photos?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey