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Drone roof survey in Southwick, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Southwick from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Flashings that have come away
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
Airspace, weather and Southwick roofs
Southwick lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
The streets around a church such as Church of St James Without the Priory Gate are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For site and facilities teams at buildings like King Richard School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Southwick is about 3 miles west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Southwick is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Southwick and the places around it.
Every address in PO17 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on High Street, North Road West and Castle Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Boarhunt (1 mile west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Portchester (2 miles south), Hundred Acres (3 miles north-west) and North Fareham (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (5 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Southwick
Typical jobs here are in homes near Red Lion Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Southwick is Portchester station, about 1.9 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (2.6 miles south) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Drone roof survey in Southwick
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where it applies, is also part of our Premium Survey, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. If a drone won’t help on your roof, we will say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. We survey fragile roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below and moss and weeds taking hold up top.
Villages like Southwick often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Southwick (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Southwick
Other services in Southwick
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Questions from Southwick
Is drone flying allowed in Southwick?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is Southwick within the area you cover?
Yes, Southwick is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Southwick?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. The written report follows by email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from ground level. A drone gets close to the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Large commercial roofs
Many commercial roofs have fragile sheets or roof lights. A drone keeps everyone off them.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Southwick can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible, alongside the other checks in the package.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Southwick
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Southwick. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
When to book a survey in Southwick
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
If you run a business near Fareham Shopping Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What exactly goes into their report