Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Rotherwick, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out drone roof surveys in Rotherwick.
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
How a drone roof survey works in Rotherwick
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it is worth letting them know about the visit. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lead work pulling away at abutments and loose ridge and hip tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Rotherwick may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Rotherwick (RG27)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Rotherwick property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Tell us the exact address when you book
- Check the loft can be reached
Your report arrives by email, with close-up photographs from the flight. Each finding is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Poor airflow lets condensation build up, and it’s something only an inside check will show. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller. For older village homes like those around Rotherwick, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Package prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Drone roof surveys in Rotherwick: local notes
Stratfield Saye House, about 3.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Rotherwick. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
The streets around a church such as Rotherwick Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Rotherwick is about 6 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Rotherwick is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading.
Every address in RG27 is covered for drone roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Wedman's Lane and Hook Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Lyde Green (1 mile north-west), Mattingley (1 mile north-east), Hound Green (2 miles north-east), Hazeley (2 miles north-east) and Heckfield (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (6 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (6 miles east).
Near you in Rotherwick
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Coach And Horses Public House and the streets around them. Rotherwick’s nearest station is Hook station, about 1.8 miles south. Nearby you will also find West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.8 miles east) and Fleet Community Hospital (5.5 miles east). Not far away are Dogmersfield Lake and The Mill Field.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rotherwick
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Rotherwick, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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When to book a survey in Rotherwick
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. It is hard to tell from below what has shifted. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Flashings that have come away
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Whitewater Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Rotherwick: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rotherwick?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are there drone restrictions around Rotherwick?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Rotherwick?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.