Hampshire · London and the South East
Tinkers Cross Drone Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Tinkers Cross from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Flashings that have come away
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
How a drone roof survey works in Tinkers Cross
Drone roof surveys are available in Tinkers Cross and throughout London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. You get a written report with close-up photos and recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Typical surveys look at tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and coverings that have slipped high up on the roof, on chimney stacks, fragile roofs and large and complex roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Tinkers Cross 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Tinkers Cross (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a small place like Tinkers Cross, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Drones, thermal imaging and Tinkers Cross roofs
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
Anyone responsible for a site like Fordingbridge Junior School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Tinkers Cross is in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Tinkers Cross, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Tinkers Cross is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the SP6 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Linguire Lane, Neave Road and Seton Way and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Tinkers Cross: Lower Burgate (1 mile east), Fordingbridge (1 mile south), Upper Burgate (1 mile north-east), Horseport (1 mile south-east) and Criddlestyle (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Tinkers Cross
In Tinkers Cross, that means homes and buildings near The Ship Inn and The Burgate School and Sixth Form and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Fordingbridge Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes.
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Do you need a drone roof survey in Tinkers Cross?
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. It is hard to tell from below what has shifted. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Standing water on a flat roof
Historic houses like Breamore House, about 2.2 miles north, show how far back building around Tinkers Cross goes. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their insurance cover
- What exactly goes into their report
Useful tips for Tinkers Cross property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Check there’s room outside for the drone to take off
Keep the photos with your property records. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys.
Every so frequently, 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.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Tinkers Cross book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Tinkers Cross: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Tinkers Cross is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is drone flying allowed in Tinkers Cross?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How quickly is the report sent?
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.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Many commercial roofs have fragile sheets or roof lights. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We record the signs of age we can see.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.