Hampshire · London and the South East
Soberton Drone Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a drone roof survey in Soberton and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: 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 typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a village or hamlet like Soberton, the journey is planned in advance: 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 comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Soberton, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Drone roof survey in Soberton
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. Everything we find goes into a written report with photos. It is also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. If we can’t fly, we tell you why. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, tall and steep roofs and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about ridge and hip pieces working loose and wind damage high on the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Soberton may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Soberton (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Soberton
Other services in Soberton
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
What we are asked to look at in Soberton
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until water overflows inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What exactly goes into their report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
How we price drone roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
FAQs for Soberton
Is drone flying allowed in Soberton?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Soberton?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We do not test for it, but we flag it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are often seen by nobody. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Soberton
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
Take a building like Droxford Junior School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Soberton is about 6 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. We carry out drone roof surveys in Soberton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: SO32. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Station Road and Long Road. We also cover the places around Soberton: Droxford (1 mile north), Brockbridge (1 mile north), Soberton Heath (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles west) and Southend (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Soberton
Typical jobs here are in homes near White Lion Inn, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Knowle Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.7 miles west). Open spaces near Soberton include Beacon Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Can I check my roof myself?
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.