Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Stuckton, Hampshire
Drone roof surveys in Stuckton, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Flashings that have come away
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
About our drone roof survey in Stuckton
Drone roof surveys are available in Stuckton and throughout London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. You get a written report with close-up photographs and recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’ve noticed plant growth and moss on the roof and lead work pulling away at abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on valleys and parapet gutters, flat roofs on upper floors and fragile roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Stuckton, 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. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Stuckton (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. The photos show the location and extent of every problem, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside frequently shows problems before the outside does. Photograph anything new.
When to book a survey in Stuckton
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until water overflows inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
For an older house near a landmark like Church of the Holy Ascension, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
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Also in Stuckton
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Stuckton frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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 the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Stuckton
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
Stuckton questions
Is drone flying allowed in Stuckton?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How do I find out if my home in Stuckton is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Airspace, weather and Stuckton roofs
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. About 3.6 miles north lies Breamore House, a reminder of how long the area around Stuckton has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Hyde Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Stuckton is in Hampshire. We visit Stuckton as part of our work across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. There is also a page for Southampton.
Surveys in SP6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Stuckton: Criddlestyle (1 mile north), Horseport (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south-east), Frogham (1 mile east) and Blissford (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (12 miles south-east), Ringwood (5 miles south) and Barton on Sea (13 miles south).
Around Stuckton
Around Stuckton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The George Inn and The Burgate School and Sixth Form and the streets around them. A little further out are Godshill Castle Hill (1.8 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (0.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Stuckton
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What you can safely check yourself
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.