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Drone roof survey in East Wellow, Hampshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for East Wellow, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Standing water on a flat roof
Drone roof survey in East Wellow
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. If a drone won’t help on your roof, we’ll say so. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. Typical surveys look at slipped or missing slates on a high roof and moss building up on slopes and in gutters, across large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and fragile roofs.
In a small place like East Wellow, open ground can mean strong wind. 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. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- East Wellow (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in East Wellow
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until water overflows inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Margaret, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Also near East Wellow
Also in East Wellow
Landlords, agents and block managers in East Wellow
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a small place like East Wellow, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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How we price drone roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
For a price for your roof in East Wellow, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
East Wellow: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in East Wellow?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is my home in East Wellow listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Drone roof surveys around East Wellow
With Landford Manor about 2.8 miles west, East Wellow sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
Take a building like Wellow School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
East Wellow is about 4 miles south-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. In East Wellow, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Drone roof surveys in SO51 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Fielders Way, Crosfield Close and The Drive, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Blackhill (1 mile south-west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Canada (1 mile west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Ower (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
What’s near East Wellow
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Embley, among other places. East Wellow’s nearest station is Romsey station, about 3.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Copythorne Common.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We record the signs of age we can see.
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. A drone survey finds them sooner. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
See our cost guide and our case studies.