Hampshire · London and the South East
Soake Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Soake, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
How a drone roof survey works in Soake
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. We never fly where it isn’t safe. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, fragile roofs and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lifted or split lead flashings and ponding and splits on a high flat roof.
Some older homes in villages like Soake are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Soake (PO7)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Soake
Is Soake within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Soake is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Does your drone take thermal images?
The drone gives you detailed photos of the outside of the roof. Thermal imaging comes with the Premium Survey.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Soake
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Every price we give includes VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Useful tips for Soake property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible, alongside the other checks in the package.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Around Soake, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
For a price for drone roof surveys in Soake, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from the ground. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
Nearby places to Soake
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Airspace, weather and Soake roofs
Soake lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where wind off 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Take a building like Denmead Junior School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. In and around Soake, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Soake is about 1 mile north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Soake and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Hampshire coverage includes Soake. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We work across the PO7 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Soake Road and Hambledon Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Furzeley Corner (1 mile south-west), Hart Plain (1 mile east), Cowplain (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile south-east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Soake
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Mead End pub and The Cowplain School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bedhampton station, roughly 3.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (4.7 miles north-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Soake includes Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.