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Drone roof survey in Upton, Southampton
Need a drone roof survey in Upton? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Upton, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Drone roof survey in Upton: what you get
We carry out drone roof surveys in Upton and across London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. If you are worried about plant growth and moss on the roof and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Upton are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Upton (SO16)
- Wider area
- Southampton
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Let us know the exact address when you book
- Make sure the loft can be reached
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to go through what the drone showed. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Poor airflow lets condensation build up, and it is something only an inside check will show. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow.
Why it is worth a survey now in Upton
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so the survey doesn’t create new problems. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Upton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Upton
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
What a drone roof survey looks like in Upton
Upton lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Historic houses such as South Stoneham House, about 4.1 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Upton goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take an older house close to Church of St John: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. Take a building like Nursling Church of England Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Upton is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. Upton is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: SO16. Local streets include Upton Lane, Romsey Road and Greenwood Avenue, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Nursling (1 mile south), Rownhams (1 mile east), Ashfield (1 mile north-west), Toothill (1 mile north) and Hillyfields (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Southampton (4 miles south-east), Shirley (3 miles south-east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles south-east) and Chartwell Green (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Upton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Oaklands Community School and Oasis Academy Lord's Hill, among other places. Upton’s nearest station is Redbridge station, about 2.1 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Princess Anne Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Upton include Testwood Lakes.
Upton: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Upton is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Upton?
Yes, Upton is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
What if my home is near an airport?
Near airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, London City and Stansted, flight restriction zones apply. We check the airspace for your address and seek permission where it’s needed. If we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Upton?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Will the drone show what’s under the tiles?
No. The drone photographs the outer surfaces, but it cannot see under the coverings. We look in the loft from inside where it is safe.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.