Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Plaitford Green, Hampshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a drone roof survey in Plaitford Green and across Hampshire.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
Drone roof survey in Plaitford Green: what you get
We carry out drone roof surveys in Plaitford Green and across London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, large and complex roofs and fragile roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are wind damage high on the roof and slipped or missing slates on a high roof.
Villages like Plaitford Green 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. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Plaitford Green (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Plaitford Green questions
Will you come out to Plaitford Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Plaitford Green?
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. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
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 recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
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.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- A structural engineer’s report
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Landlord and commercial surveys in Plaitford Green
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents and landlords in Plaitford Green book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Drone roof surveys in Plaitford Green: local notes
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
Landford Manor lies about 1.7 miles south-west, so building around Plaitford Green goes back a long way. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Plaitford Green is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. In Plaitford Green, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Plaitford Green is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Southampton is in our area too.
Every address in SO51 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Wellow Wood Road and Sherfield English Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Plaitford Green include West Wellow (1 mile south), The Frenches (2 miles east), Shootash (2 miles east), Canada (2 miles south) and East Wellow (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (6 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (14 miles south-east) and Romsey (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Plaitford Green
The closest station to Plaitford Green is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 3.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (4.9 miles east). Not far away are Copythorne Common.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Plaitford Green
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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Leonard, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What insurance they carry
- Which limits apply to the survey
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Plaitford Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You give us the address and let us know 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.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Useful tips for Plaitford Green property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Check there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
Keep the photos with your property records. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone survey can show what has shifted.