Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Timsbury
Independent drone roof surveys in Timsbury. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Chimney tops in poor condition
FAQs for Timsbury
Is drone flying allowed in Timsbury?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is Timsbury within the area you cover?
Yes. Timsbury is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
About our drone roof survey in Timsbury
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. We never fly where it isn’t safe. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away and vegetation in valleys and gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Timsbury, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Timsbury (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate normally means nail fatigue. We can see the extent of it from above.
Towns and villages near Timsbury
What else we do in Timsbury
What a drone roof survey looks like in Timsbury
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Stanbridge Earls School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. The streets around a church such as Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Mottisfont Abbey, about 1.6 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Timsbury. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Timsbury is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We carry out drone roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Timsbury and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Southampton is in our area too.
Drone roof surveys in SO51 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Mannyngham Way, The Milburns and New Road and the roads around them. We also cover Michelmersh (1 mile north), Kimbridge (1 mile west), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-west), Mottisfont (2 miles north-west) and Dunbridge (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Timsbury
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Malthouse Inn and The Romsey School, among other places. The closest station to Timsbury is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.8 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and King Johns House (2.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Cottages and farmhouses around Timsbury frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
For a price for drone roof surveys in Timsbury, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Let us know the exact address as you book
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Photograph anything new.
Why it is worth a survey now in Timsbury
On a tall building, problems are frequently found only when water comes in. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. Looking from above picks up the early signs. Older and listed buildings around Timsbury may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in Timsbury
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs