Hampshire · London and the South East
Catherington Drone Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Catherington, with photos and a written report.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Chimney tops in poor condition
Useful tips for Catherington property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Check there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Shut pets inside while we fly
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Poor airflow lets condensation build up. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Catherington
We carry out drone roof surveys in Catherington and across London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Typical surveys look at eroded pointing on a chimney stack and lifted or split lead flashings, on flat roofs on upper floors, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters.
Villages like Catherington frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Catherington (PO8)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys and parapet gutters
Blocked outlets in hidden gutters cause many leaks. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate typically means nail fatigue. We can see the extent of it from above.
Drone roof surveys in Catherington: local notes
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. 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. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Catherington is about 2 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. We provide drone roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Catherington. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Surveys in PO8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like Glamorgan Road, Wrexham Grove and White Dirt Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Clanfield (1 mile north), Lovedean (2 miles south-west), Horndean (2 miles south), Wecock Farm (2 miles south-west) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
What’s near Catherington
In Catherington, that means homes and buildings near Horndean Technology College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.5 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Windmill Hill.
When to book a survey in Catherington
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Catherington Church of England Infant School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- What exactly goes into their report
- What experience they bring
- What happens after the report arrives
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Why act early in Catherington
Photographing a roof from the air doesn’t touch it. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so the survey does not create new problems. Outbuildings and barns around Catherington are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Catherington
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 20 years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Catherington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Catherington
Do you cover smaller places like Catherington?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is drone flying allowed in Catherington?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How we price drone roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.