Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Appleshaw, Hampshire
Drone roof surveys in Appleshaw, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Spotting them early stops them falling.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Valleys and parapet gutters are hidden from the street. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
About our drone roof survey in Appleshaw
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it can’t see under the coverings or into the loft. We check the loft from inside where it’s safe, since that’s where leaks and condensation often show first. Inside and out together tell you far more. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. If there is no safe loft access, the report says so. We survey large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and fragile roofs, and people most often book us about lead work pulling away at abutments and chimney tops in poor condition.
Older buildings in small places like Appleshaw may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. 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 you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Appleshaw (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Appleshaw questions
Is Appleshaw within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Appleshaw?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will the drone film my neighbours?
We take care around neighbouring homes. The camera is pointed at your roof, not next door. It is worth telling neighbours about the flight.
Does your drone take thermal images?
Our drone survey is about close-up photographs. Thermal imaging comes with the Premium Survey, as a separate check.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Is your drone operator registered?
We are. Our Flyer ID and Operator ID come from the CAA, and we fly a drone that weighs under 250g, kept within sight on every flight.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Nearby places to Appleshaw
What else we do in Appleshaw
Do you need a drone roof survey in Appleshaw?
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. We fly from the ground and bring the camera close to the roof.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the survey will not cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Appleshaw, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- 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.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Drone roof surveys around Appleshaw
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter in the Wood, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Appleshaw is about 4 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We provide drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Appleshaw and the surrounding area. Appleshaw is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for drone roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We survey roofs across SP11 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Greensey and West Park. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Redenham (1 mile north-west), Clanville (1 mile north-east), Faberstown (1 mile west), Weyhill (1 mile south) and Fyfield (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Andover (4 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (3 miles north-west), Whitchurch (10 miles east) and East Anton (4 miles east).
What’s near Appleshaw
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Walnut Tree Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Andover station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
Why get it checked now?
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photographs, slope by slope. It is far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. For an older or listed building in a place like Appleshaw, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.