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Drone roof survey in Kitwood, Hampshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Kitwood, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
Common roof problems in Kitwood
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. The drone covers the surface area by area, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Bentworth Hall lies about 3.8 miles north, so building around Kitwood goes back a long way. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What insurance they carry
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Drone roof survey in Kitwood: what you get
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it cannot see inside. We check the loft from inside where it’s safe, since that is where leaks and condensation often show first. Together, the two give a fuller picture. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. If there is no safe loft access, the report says so. Typical surveys look at chimney tops in poor condition and lifted or split lead flashings, across fragile roofs, tall and steep roofs and chimney stacks.
Villages like Kitwood often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high 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. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Kitwood (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Kitwood
What else we do in Kitwood
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Kitwood
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if a specialist is needed.
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. A drone keeps everyone off them.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Kitwood
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. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Good Shepherd, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Four Marks Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Kitwood is about 5 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Surveys in Kitwood work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Kitwood is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the SO24 postcode area for drone roof surveys. If you are just outside Kitwood, we cover Gilbert Street (1 mile south-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile west), Monkwood (2 miles south) and Ropley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (5 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
What’s near Kitwood
A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Kitwood include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
Questions from Kitwood
Are there drone restrictions around Kitwood?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is my home in Kitwood listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report follows by email.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Why act early in Kitwood
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Around Kitwood, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% of clients satisfied
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a small place like Kitwood, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.