Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Ellingham, Hampshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Ellingham, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ellingham
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. A drone survey finds them sooner. For older village homes like those around Ellingham, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How a drone roof survey works in Ellingham
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. We will tell you if a drone isn’t the right tool for your roof. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. If you’ve noticed vegetation in valleys and gutters and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Ellingham are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not 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 report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Ellingham (BH24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Other services in Ellingham
Common roof problems in Ellingham
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Problems in those places often go unseen until they leak.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary and All Saints: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their insurance cover
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their report turnaround times
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a small place like Ellingham, 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 start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Ellingham
Landlords and letting agents in Ellingham book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Drone roof surveys around Ellingham
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. 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. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Ringwood School Academy, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Ellingham is in Hampshire. We cover Ellingham and the rest of Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Ellingham and the places around it. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Drone roof surveys in BH24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover Blashford (1 mile south-east), Ibsley (1 mile north-east), Rockford (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Ellingham
Around Ellingham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Old Beams Inn and the streets around them. A little further out are Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.8 miles north) and St Leonard's Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ellingham include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Ellingham
Is Ellingham within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Ellingham?
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.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.