Hampshire · London and the South East
Lower Upham Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Lower Upham and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
Drone roof survey in Lower Upham
Our price is from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where it applies, is also part of our Premium Survey, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We’ll 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’re worried about tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and lead work pulling away at abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Lower Upham, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Lower Upham (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. A drone avoids that, so the survey doesn’t add damage.
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If the flue needs a specialist, we’ll tell you.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Lower Upham
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Common questions in Lower Upham
Do you cover smaller places like Lower Upham?
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 booking.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Lower Upham?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 2 miles of Lower Upham. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Flying and imaging in Lower Upham
Lower Upham is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. 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 an older house close to Church of St Mary: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. Take a building like Upham Church of England Aided Primary School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Lower Upham is about 4 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We carry out drone roof surveys in Lower Upham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: SO32. We cover properties on Upham Street, Winchester Road and Portsmouth Road and the roads around them. We also cover Wintershill (1 mile south), Upham (1 mile north-east), Durley Street (1 mile south), Ashton (1 mile east) and Fair Oak (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Around Lower Upham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wyvern Technology College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hedge End station, about 3.4 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Twyford Down.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It helps when you plan ahead. Outbuildings and barns around Lower Upham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Lower Upham
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent view of the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Lower Upham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.