Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Clanfield, Hampshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Clanfield, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Flashings that have come away
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
Leave it or get it looked at?
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller. Older cottages and farmhouses around Clanfield can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Clanfield
- 98% of customers satisfied
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Drone roof survey in Clanfield
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Flight restriction zones around airports like Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If permission isn’t given, we inspect by other means and tell you. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. If you’ve noticed cracked mortar along the ridge and moss building up on slopes and in gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Clanfield may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Clanfield (PO8)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Airspace, weather and Clanfield roofs
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Anyone responsible for a site like Clanfield Junior School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St James, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Clanfield is about 3 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. We carry out drone roof surveys in Clanfield for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Clanfield is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for drone roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: PO8. You will find streets like South Lane, Twyford Rise and Homefield Way, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Clanfield: Catherington (1 mile south), Lovedean (2 miles south), Horndean (3 miles south), Wecock Farm (3 miles south) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (6 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (14 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
Around Clanfield
We work in homes and buildings around Rising Sun Inn and Horndean Technology College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle station, about 4.2 miles south-east. A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.2 miles east). Not far away are Windmill Hill.
Clanfield: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Clanfield is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Clanfield?
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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you work in Clanfield?
Yes. We cover Clanfield and the rest of Hampshire. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Different roofs, different checks
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate normally means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. It’s almost impossible to see from ground level, but it’s plain to see from the air.
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How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Around Clanfield, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.