Hampshire · London and the South East
Ashfield Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ashfield. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Ashfield
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and some sheet roofs are fragile. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
The streets around a church such as Church of St Boniface are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, 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.
Before you book anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their report turnaround times
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What insurance they carry
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ashfield
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. We check the airspace for your address before the visit. If a drone is not the right tool, we will say so. We’re often asked to look into lifted or split lead flashings and cracked mortar along the ridge, on flat roofs on upper floors, chimney stacks and tall and steep roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Ashfield may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Ashfield (SO51, SO16)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It is useful for planning maintenance over the years. Around Ashfield, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Make sure there is room outside for the drone to take off
There is a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, so small faults are dealt with early.
FAQs for Ashfield
Are there drone restrictions around Ashfield?
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. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Will you come out to Ashfield?
Yes. Ashfield is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Drone roof surveys in Ashfield: local notes
Ashfield is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind near 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. The wider area around Ashfield has a long history of building, with South Stoneham House about 4.8 miles east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you look after a building such as Oasis Academy Lord's Hill, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Ashfield is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Ashfield is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our Hampshire coverage includes Ashfield and the places around it.
Drone roof surveys in SO51 and SO16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Lee Lane, Lee Church Lane and Coldharbour Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Ashfield: Lee (1 mile west), Toothill (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south-east), Rownhams (1 mile south-east) and Nursling (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Totton (3 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Ashfield
Ashfield’s nearest station is Romsey station, roughly 2.3 miles north. Nearby you will also find King Johns House (2.3 miles north) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles north). For a walk, there is Testwood Lakes.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from the ground. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. A drone avoids that, so the survey doesn’t add damage.
What else we do in Ashfield
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ashfield
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Ashfield, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.