Hampshire · London and the South East
St Ives Drone Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in St Ives, with photographs and a written report.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
Drone roof survey in St Ives: what you get
Drones need reasonable weather. We don’t fly in strong wind or a downpour, because control and safety come first. If the day turns out unsuitable, we’ll talk about another date or inspect what we can by other means. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. We are frequently asked to look into wind damage high on the roof and eroded pointing on a chimney stack, across fragile roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks.
In a small place like St Ives, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- St Ives (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. Close-up photos show what’s really there, slope by slope. It’s far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. For an older or listed building in a place like St Ives, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Common roof problems in St Ives
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. We fly from the ground and bring the camera close to the roof.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
With Avon Tyrrell House about 4.5 miles south-east, the area around St Ives has a long history. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Before you book anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
FAQs for St Ives
Do you cover smaller places like St Ives?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in St Ives is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Will the drone show what’s under the tiles?
No. It photographs the outside, not the inside. For the underside, we check the loft where it can be reached safely, as damp and daylight often show there first.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Flying and imaging in St Ives
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. Take a building like St Ives Primary & Nursery School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
St Ives is in Hampshire. We survey roofs in St Ives and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. St Ives is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
We survey roofs across the BH24 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Compton Beeches, Post Office Lane and Azalea Close, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around St Ives: Ashley Heath (1 mile west), Avon Castle (1 mile south-east), St Leonards (1 mile south-west) and Matchams (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Totton (15 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in St Ives
Around St Ives, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ringwood School, Ringwood Waldorf School and Avon Heath Country Park, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (1.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near St Ives include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in St Ives
Landlords, agents and building managers in St Ives and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around St Ives, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.