Hampshire · London and the South East
Leckford Drone Roof Survey
Independent drone roof surveys in Leckford. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
Drone roof survey in Leckford: what you get
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. Everything we find goes into a report with photos. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. If we can’t fly, we tell you why. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, fragile roofs and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots and lifted or split lead flashings.
Villages like Leckford often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Leckford (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes an hour or two for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Leckford can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Leckford
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to talk through the photographs and findings. You can ask about anything that isn’t clear.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Poor airflow lets condensation build up. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
Questions from Leckford
Is drone flying allowed in Leckford?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Will you come out to Leckford?
Yes, Leckford is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Why get it checked now?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Leckford
- 20+ years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
Drones, thermal imaging and Leckford roofs
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Take a building like Test Valley School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Leckford is about 5 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. Surveys in Leckford work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Leckford is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SO20 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Longstock (1 mile west), Fullerton (1 mile north), Cottonworth (1 mile north), Chilbolton (2 miles north-east) and Stockbridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Around Leckford
We work in homes and buildings around The Peat Spade Public House and Longstock Park. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles north). For a walk, there is Mill Lake.