Drone surveys in Southampton: roof surveys for the port city and Hampshire
Drone roof surveys, building inspections, thermal surveys and measured surveys across Southampton, Eastleigh, Totton and south Hampshire.
Docks and warehouses, a post-war city centre, medieval walls, Victorian terraces and student housing. We survey roofs and high-level details without scaffolding and deliver everything to your online portal.
Drone surveys across Southampton
The city, the waterfront and the towns of south Hampshire.
Southampton is one of the country’s busiest ports. Its centre was rebuilt after the war around the surviving medieval walls, and the city has large stocks of post-war flats and flat-roofed buildings alongside Victorian terraces in Portswood, Shirley and Bevois.
Around the docks and along the M27 are warehouses, industrial units and business parks, and the two universities bring a lot of student housing. We work for housing associations, the council, managing agents, landlords, surveyors and commercial owners.
- City centrePost-war shops, offices and flats
- Old TownMedieval walls and listed buildings
- Ocean VillageWaterfront flats and marina
- Portswood & HighfieldTerraces and student housing
- ShirleyVictorian homes
- BitterneHousing estates
- WoolstonHomes and waterfront
- Docks & MillbrookWarehouses and industrial units
- EastleighTown and housing
- TottonTown and homes
Warehouse or industrial unit? We capture large roofs, rooflights and gutters in one visit, with nobody walking on fragile coverings. See roof surveys.
What we survey in Southampton
Every service we offer is available in Southampton. These are the ones Southampton clients book most.
Roof surveys
Close-up imagery of every slope, valley, flashing and gutter on pitched and flat roofs, with an optional written condition report.
Terraces, blocks of flats, commercial roofsRoof surveys in Southampton
Building surveys
Façades, parapets and high-level details captured from the air to support your survey, with no scaffold or cherry picker.
Surveyors, managing agentsBuilding surveys in Southampton
Thermal surveys
Radiometric thermal imaging to find heat loss, missing insulation, damp and roof leaks. Best carried out between October and March.
Retrofit, social housing, commercialThermal surveys in Southampton
Drone inspections
Live-streamed inspections of roofs, chimneys, towers and structures. Direct the pilot and look at the areas that matter to you.
Asset and facilities managersDrone inspections in Southampton
Measured surveys
Point clouds, elevations, CAD drawings and Revit models from drone photogrammetry and LiDAR.
Architects, designers, developersMeasured surveys in Southampton
Construction progress
Regular aerial photography, mapping and time lapse to record progress on Southampton construction sites.
Contractors, developers, fundersConstruction progress in SouthamptonFlying in Southampton: the airspace we plan around
All of Southampton sits under the airport’s controlled airspace. These are the checks we make for every Southampton address before we quote.
Southampton Airport
The whole city sits inside Southampton Airport’s controlled airspace, and its Flight Restriction Zone runs from the Itchen Bridge towards Colden Common. We arrange clearance from air traffic control before the survey date.
The port and docks
Cranes, ships and port security mean extra planning for sites near the docks. We agree take-off spots and timings with the site and the port.
Stadium and events
Match days at St Mary’s Stadium and big events bring crowds. We plan survey dates and timings around them.
Rail lines
Lines run through Southampton Central towards London, Bournemouth and Portsmouth. Network Rail has its own rules for drones near its property, on top of CAA rules.
Restricted doesn’t mean impossible
Restricted zones need more planning and the right permissions. They don’t stop a survey going ahead. Our pilots and office team work together to get approval for even the trickiest Southampton sites.
- Airspace checked for every address before we quote
- Permissions requested on your behalf
- Risk assessment and method statement (RAMS) for every job
- Weather planned in, including thermal survey conditions
From address to results in four steps
- 1Send us the address
Tell us where the site is and what you need, using the quote form or by phone.
- 2We assess it remotely
Free desk-based check of airspace, access and the best capture method. Fixed quote usually the same working day.
- 3We get the permissions
Air traffic control, landowner and site permissions arranged, plus RAMS for your site team.
- 4We fly and deliver
Survey carried out on the agreed date. Images in your secure portal within 48 hours, reports to follow.
Watch the inspection live
We can live-stream the flight so you and your team can see the inspection as it happens, talk to the pilot and ask for a closer look at specific areas, without travelling to site.
Mapping and surveyor support
As well as imagery and reports, we produce maps, 3D models, point clouds and internal and external scans, so surveyors can measure and report on Southampton assets with fewer site visits.
Other areas near Southampton
We also have local pages for these nearby towns and cities. Distances are approximate, by road from Southampton.
Southampton drone survey FAQs
Can’t find your answer? Call us on 0345 017 5592 or see all FAQs.
Do you cover the rest of south Hampshire?
Yes. As well as the city, we survey Eastleigh, Totton, Romsey, Hedge End and towns and villages across south Hampshire. Send us the address and we’ll confirm.
Is my site inside Southampton Airport’s airspace?
All of Southampton is. That doesn’t stop a survey going ahead: we check every address before we quote and request clearance from air traffic control.
Can you survey flats and student housing?
Yes. We capture roofs and high-level details on blocks of flats and houses in multiple occupation in one visit, without scaffolding.
How quickly can you get to a site in Southampton?
Southampton is about 230 miles from our Liverpool head office, so we plan visits in advance and often group them together. We’ll give you a date when we send your quote.
How much does a drone roof survey in Southampton cost?
Our drone roof inspections start from £250 + VAT for domestic properties and £350 + VAT for commercial properties, the same as anywhere else we cover. Larger sites and portfolios are quoted individually. See our drone survey prices.
Do I need to be on site for the survey?
Not usually. For most surveys we only need permission to access the area we fly from. If you’d like to see the inspection, we can live-stream it so you can watch remotely and direct the pilot.
Get your fixed-fee quote
Send us the Southampton address or postcode. We’ll do the rest.
Tell us where the property is and what you need. We’ll carry out a free desk-based assessment covering airspace, access and site constraints, then send a fixed-fee quote, usually the same working day.
- 1
Send your postcode and requirements using the form
- 2
We assess your site remotely: airspace checks, access and the right capture method
- 3
You receive a fixed quote with no hidden extras
- 4
We book in, fly, capture and deliver to your secure online portal
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