Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Itchen Abbas, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Itchen Abbas. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
How a drone roof survey works in Itchen Abbas
We carry out drone roof surveys in Itchen Abbas and across London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly seven days a week. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We are often asked to look into eroded pointing on a chimney stack and outlets choked with leaves and silt, across valleys and parapet gutters, tall and steep roofs and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Itchen Abbas, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Itchen Abbas (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Make sure there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Book early if you are near an airport
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. Drone photos are included where we could fly.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
What we look for on each type of 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.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. A drone avoids that, so the survey doesn’t add damage.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Itchen Abbas
It is hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. You get photographs of every part we can see, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. That helps you put the work in order. Older and listed buildings around Itchen Abbas may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Itchen Abbas
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Prices that include VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Every finding written up with photos
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Older roofs in small places like Itchen Abbas can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Flying and imaging in Itchen Abbas
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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Baptist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Itchen Abbas is about 4 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Itchen Abbas is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SO21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Little Hayes Lane, Northington Road and Station Hill, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Itchen Abbas: Martyr Worthy (1 mile west), Itchen Stoke (1 mile east), Ovington (2 miles south-east), Easton (2 miles west) and Temple Valley (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south-west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (13 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south-west) and Alton (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Itchen Abbas
In Itchen Abbas, that means homes and buildings near The Plough pub. For rail, the closest station is Winchester station, about 4.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are St John's Rooms And Chapel (3.9 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (4.1 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
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Common roof problems in Itchen Abbas
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. It is hard to tell from below what has shifted. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Itchen Abbas Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Questions from Itchen Abbas
Is drone flying allowed in Itchen Abbas?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover smaller places like Itchen Abbas?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.