Hampshire · London and the South East
South Wonston Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys around South Wonston, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere as small as South Wonston, 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.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Drone roof survey in South Wonston
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If we can’t fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and explain why. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. Common reasons to book are debris building up in hidden gutters and eroded pointing on a chimney stack, on large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
Somewhere as small as South Wonston, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- South Wonston (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. Our report shows the condition of each area, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can tackle the urgent items first. In a place like South Wonston, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Drone roof surveys in South Wonston: local notes
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Take an older house close to St Margaret's: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
South Wonston is about 4 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. If you are in South Wonston, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Hampshire, we cover South Wonston. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SO21 is covered for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Norris Gardens, Wrights Way and Lovell Close and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Worthy Down (1 mile south), Springvale (2 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (2 miles north), Stoke Charity (2 miles north-east) and Hunton (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south), Eastleigh (11 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south) and Alton (15 miles east).
What’s near South Wonston
South Wonston’s nearest station is Winchester station, roughly 3.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4 miles south) and Winchester Castle (4.1 miles south). The countryside around South Wonston includes Winnall Moors.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Common questions in South Wonston
Is my home in South Wonston listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to South Wonston?
Yes. South Wonston is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Can the drone do thermal imaging?
The drone survey is a photographic inspection. Thermal imaging is a separate check, and it’s part of the Premium Survey.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Time for the pre-flight checks is included.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Do you need a drone roof survey in South Wonston?
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flashings that have come away
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
Take a building like South Wonston Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will the report include photos?
- What experience they bring
- What follow-up you get after the report
Landlord and commercial surveys in South Wonston
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
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Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Let us know what you want to see
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
Your report arrives by email, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Every so frequently, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. The underside frequently shows problems before the outside does. Take photos of any changes.