Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Blashford, Hampshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Blashford. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
How a drone roof survey works in Blashford
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. If you are worried about blocked valleys and parapet gutters and lifted or split lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Blashford, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Blashford (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Blashford: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Blashford?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Blashford?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t 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.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a hamlet or village like Blashford, a postcode does not 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.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Blashford, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Outlets, edges and roof plant are common problem areas. They’re all captured in close-up, as far as the flight allows.
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen 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.
What we are asked to look at in Blashford
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. We fly from ground level and bring the camera close to the roof.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Anyone responsible for a site like Poulner Junior School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Flying and imaging in Blashford
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Avon Tyrrell House, about 4.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Blashford. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary and All Saints, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Blashford is in Hampshire. Surveys in Blashford work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: BH24. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Snails Lane, Ivy Lane and Woolmer Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Ellingham (1 mile north-west), Rockford (1 mile north-east), Poulner (1 mile south-east), Highwood (1 mile east) and Ringwood (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Blashford
We work in homes and buildings around Alice Lisle Inn and Ringwood School Academy and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (4.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Blashford
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Useful tips for Blashford property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Let us know the exact address when booking
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. Drone photographs are included where we could fly, alongside the other checks in the package.
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. Photograph anything new.