Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Ampfield
Drone roof surveys across Ampfield, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
Useful tips for Ampfield property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to go through what the drone showed. You can ask about anything that is not clear.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Take photos of any changes.
About our drone roof survey in Ampfield
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photographs of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. Everything we find goes into a photo-illustrated written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. We survey fragile roofs, chimney stacks and tall and steep roofs, and people most often book us about lead work pulling away at abutments and loose ridge and hip tiles.
Somewhere as small as Ampfield, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Ampfield (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Older roofs in small places like Ampfield can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ampfield
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. Our report shows the condition of each area, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. That helps you put the work in order. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Ampfield, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why book us in Ampfield
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photos and a written report every time
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Towns and villages near Ampfield
More services for Ampfield
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
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. Do not go up yourself.
Drone roof surveys around Ampfield
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mark, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. If you look after a building like Ampfield Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Ampfield is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Ampfield is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SO51 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Morleys Green, Green Pond Lane and Lower Farm Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A3090, Ampfield is easy for us to reach for drone roof surveys. Other places close to Ampfield include Gosport (1 mile south-west), Knapp (1 mile north-east), Broadgate (1 mile east), Crampmoor (1 mile west) and Lower Slackstead (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Ampfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Mountbatten School and White Horse Public House, among other places. Ampfield’s nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (3.3 miles west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Ampfield
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Ampfield?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you cover smaller places like Ampfield?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.