Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Warsash, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out drone roof surveys in Warsash, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
About our drone roof survey in Warsash
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it cannot see under the coverings or into the loft. We check the loft from inside where it is safe, because the underside tells its own story. Together, the two give a fuller picture. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. Where the loft cannot be reached safely, we note it. We’re frequently asked to look into vegetation in valleys and gutters and eroded pointing on a chimney stack, on tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and valleys and parapet gutters.
Around Warsash, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Warsash (SO31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Drone roof surveys around Warsash
Warsash is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off 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. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. Take a building like Hook-With-Warsash Church of England Academy: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Warsash is about 4 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. We cover Warsash and the rest of Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Warsash and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
All of SO31 is within our area for drone roof surveys. You will find streets such as Church Road, Wild Rose Crescent and Willow Herb Close, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Sarisbury Green (1 mile north), Locks Heath (1 mile north-east), Hook (1 mile south-east), Hook Park Estate (1 mile south) and Abshot (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
What’s near Warsash
In Warsash, that means homes and buildings near Brookfield Community School and Language College, Hamble Common and Jolly Farmer Public House. The closest station to Warsash is Swanwick station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Coldeast (0.9 miles north) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.1 miles north). For a walk, there is Holly Hill Woodland Park.
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Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
Common questions in Warsash
Do you cover smaller places like Warsash?
Yes, Warsash is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Warsash is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Does the weather affect a drone survey?
Strong wind or heavy rain stops a flight. Whether we can fly depends on the conditions on the day. If we cannot fly, we’ll arrange another day.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How do I book a survey in Warsash?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Are you registered with the CAA?
Yes, we are. Our Flyer ID and Operator ID come from the CAA, and the drone itself is under 250g, kept within sight on every flight.
Is a drone roof survey a thermal survey?
The drone gives you detailed photos of the outside of the roof. Thermal imaging comes with the Premium Survey.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Warsash, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Why get it checked now?
With drone photos, everyone can see the same thing. They show the location and extent of each defect, which helps when you ask for quotes. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Warsash, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Warsash
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- Prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.