Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Smannell, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Drone roof surveys in Smannell.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Surveys for landlords and agents in Smannell
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Smannell. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How a drone roof survey works in Smannell
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it is worth letting them know about the visit. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we are there to survey. If you’re worried about moss and weeds taking hold up top and cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Villages like Smannell frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Smannell (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Smannell
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Smannell
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
What happens if roof problems are left?
Photographing a roof from the air doesn’t touch it. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so you see the roof exactly as it is. For older village homes like those around Smannell, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What we do, 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. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Smannell can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
When to book a survey in Smannell
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
Take a building like Smannell and Enham Church of England (Aided) Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What follow-up you get after the report
Airspace, weather and Smannell roofs
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
Take an older house close to Christ Church: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Smannell is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Smannell gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our Hampshire coverage includes Smannell and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We work across SP11 for drone roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Stoke Road and Smannell Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Little London (1 mile north), Finkley (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile west), Upper Enham (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Near you in Smannell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Winton Community Academy and The Oak pub, among other places. Smannell’s nearest station is Andover station, about 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.2 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Smannell questions
Do you cover smaller places like Smannell?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Smannell listed or in a conservation area?
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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How do I book a survey in Smannell?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Can you fly a drone near an airport?
Near airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, London City and Stansted, flight restriction zones apply. We check your address and ask for permission where it is required. If it isn’t given, we inspect by other means.
Is your drone operator registered?
We are. The CAA has issued us a Flyer ID and an Operator ID, and the drone itself is under 250g.