Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Bartley, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out drone roof surveys in Bartley, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bartley
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address before the visit. We will tell you if another approach would work better. If you’ve noticed debris building up in hidden gutters and standing water on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, tall and steep roofs and fragile roofs alike.
Villages like Bartley frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Bartley (SO40)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if a specialist is needed.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. From the air, every course of slates or tiles can be seen, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bartley
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Bartley. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
Towns and villages near Bartley
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Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly where each defect is, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially in autumn. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
Bartley: your questions answered
Is Bartley 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 booking.
How do I find out if my home in Bartley is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Does the drone show the underside of the roof?
No. It shows what’s on the outside. The underside tells us things the drone can’t, so we inspect the roof space as well where access is safe.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does the weather affect a drone survey?
Bad weather means no flight. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so we’d move the date with you, or look from other safe viewpoints if you’d rather.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Bartley, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Drones, thermal imaging and Bartley roofs
Bartley is within about 5 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
For any home in Bartley, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right. Take a building like Bartley Church of England Junior School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Bartley is about 2 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. If you are in Bartley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Hampshire, we cover Bartley. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: SO40. You will find streets such as Chinham Road, Shepherds Close and Pundle Green, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Cadnam (1 mile north-west), Winsor (1 mile north-east), Copythorne (1 mile north), Woodlands (1 mile south-east) and Netley Marsh (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south) and Romsey (6 miles north-east).
Around Bartley
Around Bartley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Haywain pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 2.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include National Dairy Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Copythorne Common.