Hampshire · London and the South East
Foulford Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Foulford, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
Drone roof survey in Foulford: what you get
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it is worth letting them know about the visit. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. We’re often asked to look into wind damage high on the roof and ridge and hip pieces working loose, on fragile roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and tall and steep roofs.
In a small place like Foulford, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Foulford (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a drone roof survey looks like in Foulford
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
The streets around a church such as St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. Avon Tyrrell House lies about 3.3 miles south, so building around Foulford goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself.
Foulford is in Hampshire. If you are in Foulford, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
We survey roofs across BH24 for drone roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Forest Corner (1 mile north-west), Shobley (1 mile north), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Hightown (1 mile south-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (7 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Foulford
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
When to book a survey in Foulford
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
We are often asked to look at:
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
Anyone responsible for a site like Ringwood School Academy will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
- What experience they bring
- How long the report takes to arrive
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
A lot can be seen from ground level. 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.
Different roofs, different checks
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Foulford, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
What a drone roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Foulford
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Let us know what you want to see
- Shut pets inside while we fly
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. They’ll see exactly where each defect is.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially in autumn. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
FAQs for Foulford
Do you cover smaller places like Foulford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Are there drone restrictions around Foulford?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Foulford?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not 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, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.