Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Michelmersh, Hampshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Michelmersh and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Drone roof survey in Michelmersh: what you get
Drones need reasonable weather. Strong wind or a downpour rules out a flight, because control and safety come first. If the weather turns, we’ll agree another day. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. If you’ve noticed lifted or split lead flashings and ridge and hip pieces working loose, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Michelmersh, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain 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.
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.
- Place
- Michelmersh (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
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Also in Michelmersh
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
Drone roof surveys around Michelmersh
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Mottisfont Abbey lies about 1.2 miles north-west, so building around Michelmersh 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.
Michelmersh is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Michelmersh gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Michelmersh is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SO51 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Yew Tree Lane, Staff Road and Haccups Lane. We also cover Timsbury (1 mile south), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-west), Kimbridge (1 mile west), Mottisfont (1 mile west) and Dunbridge (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (12 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Around Michelmersh
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Malthouse Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are King Johns House (3 miles south) and Romsey Community Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Why act early in Michelmersh
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so the survey does not create new problems. In a place like Michelmersh, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Michelmersh
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Michelmersh?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
How do I find out if my home in Michelmersh is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit, and whether work has done its job.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey usually takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a small place like Michelmersh, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.