Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Totton, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Totton. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Most visits in a town like Totton start at the front of the house and work round to the back. The back garden is frequently where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen, so unlocked gates help. The loft comes next, where there’s safe access.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Drone roof survey in Totton
Drones need reasonable weather. High wind or heavy rain rules out a flight, because control and safety come first. If the weather turns, we will agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. We check the forecast ahead of the visit and again on site. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. We survey large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about moss building up on slopes and in gutters and flashings that have come away.
In a town like Totton, the roofs that are hardest to see are often on taller buildings, steep slopes or the backs of terraces. Close-up drone photos and thermal images show what binoculars from the pavement cannot. Both depend on the weather on the day. Rear slopes over back additions are a common example, as they’re rarely visible from the street.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Totton (SO40)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Totton
What else we do in Totton
Totton: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Totton?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
How do I find out if my home in Totton is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Is Totton in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Totton included.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Make sure there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Let us know what you want to see
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
Keep the photos with your property records. They give you something to compare against later.
Every so often, look in the roof 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.
What affects the price in Totton
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
For a price for drone roof surveys in Totton, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Airspace, weather and Totton roofs
Totton is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. Southampton Tudor House and Garden, about 4.5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Totton. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Winfred are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Take a building like Abbotswood Junior School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Totton is about 5 miles west of Southampton, in Hampshire. Totton gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
We survey roofs across SO40 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on High Street, Station Road South and Tedder Way or anywhere close by, we can help. Totton sits on or near the A35 and A36, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Totton: Ashurst Bridge (1 mile south-west), Hounsdown (1 mile south), Netley Marsh (1 mile west), Hillstreet (2 miles north) and Woodlands (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Near you in Totton
We work in homes and buildings around The Cross Keys Public House and Hounsdown School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Totton station, roughly 1 mile east. Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Eling Experience (0.8 miles east). The countryside around Totton includes Testwood Lakes.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Totton
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. Looking from above picks up the early signs. Once water reaches the loft insulation in a home in Totton, it loses much of its value and is slow to dry. That adds to the bill long before the leak is obvious.
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. Their condition is noted in the report.
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. With a drone, nobody has to go near them.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.