Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Bar End
Drone roof surveys in Bar End from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
What affects the price in Bar End
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How a drone roof survey works in Bar End
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. Safety comes first on every visit. Common reasons to book are standing water on a flat roof and wind damage high on the roof, across chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and tall and steep roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Bar End, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Bar End (SO23, SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Bar End roofs
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Bar End means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do. The streets around a church such as All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Bar End is about 1 mile south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Bar End, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
We work across the SO23 and SO21 postcode area for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Vale Road, Domum Road and Portal Road or a nearby road, we can help. With the A31 close by, Bar End is easy for us to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Highcliffe (1 mile north-east), Winchester (1 mile north-west), St Cross (1 mile west), Hyde (1 mile north) and Stanmore (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
Around Bar End
We work in homes and buildings around Leigh House Hospital, St. Cross Park and Heart in Hand pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Winchester station, about 1.2 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find St John's Rooms And Chapel (0.6 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (under half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Bar End include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bar End
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
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Bar End: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Bar End?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bar End?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows by email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof 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?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Bar End often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photographs. It is far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Bar End, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we are asked to look at in Bar End
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
Anyone responsible for a site like All Saints Church of England Primary School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their report turnaround times
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs