Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Mottisfont, Hampshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Mottisfont and the rest of Hampshire. We survey seven days a week.
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Chimney tops in poor condition
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Drone roof survey in Mottisfont
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. Strong wind or a downpour rules out a flight, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the day turns out unsuitable, we will talk about another date or inspect what we can by other means. We check the forecast before the visit and again on site. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. If you are worried about slates or tiles shifted by high winds and eroded pointing on a chimney stack, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Mottisfont, 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Mottisfont (SO51)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a drone roof survey in Mottisfont?
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. With a drone, nobody has to go near them.
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Mottisfont: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mottisfont?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Mottisfont within the area you cover?
Yes, Mottisfont is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
Only with the right permission. Airports like Gatwick, Luton and Southampton have flight restriction zones, and a flight inside one needs the airport’s or air traffic control’s say-so. Without it, we inspect from other safe viewpoints.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
What if it is windy or raining on the day?
The conditions on the day decide whether a flight goes ahead. We won’t fly in strong wind or heavy rain. If the weather turns, we will discuss another date.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
Flying and imaging in Mottisfont
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. 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. Historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey, about 0.2 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Mottisfont goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Mottisfont is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We provide drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Mottisfont and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: SO51. We cover properties on Mottisfont Lane, Church Lane and Hatt Lane. We also cover the places around Mottisfont: Stonymarsh (1 mile east), Dunbridge (1 mile south-west), Kimbridge (1 mile south), Michelmersh (1 mile east) and Timsbury (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (12 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Mottisfont
In Mottisfont, that means homes and buildings near The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 0.6 miles south-west. A little further out are King Johns House (3.7 miles south-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (4 miles south-east).
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How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Mottisfont can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
For a price for drone roof surveys in Mottisfont, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Mottisfont
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.