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Drone Roof Survey in Upham
Drone roof surveys in Upham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Drone roof survey in Upham: what you get
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. We do not fly in strong wind or heavy rain, because control and safety come first. If the weather turns, we will agree another day. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. If you’ve noticed ridge pieces that have lifted and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Upham, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Upham (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Upham
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until it causes a leak inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
Take a building like Upham Church of England Aided Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before you book anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their report turnaround times
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. Each defect is photographed for the report.
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Upham can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What a drone roof survey looks like in Upham
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Upham is about 5 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. If you’re in Upham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in SO32 is within our area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Church Street, Shoe Lane and Widlers Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Ashton (1 mile south-east), Lower Upham (1 mile south-west), Wintershill (2 miles south-west), Durley Street (2 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Upham
Around Upham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Brushmakers Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to Upham is Hedge End station, roughly 4.4 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Moorgreen Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Upham includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
Useful tips for Upham property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Let us know what you want to see
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
Your report arrives by email, with close-up photographs from the flight. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation, and it’s something only an inside check will show. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Also in Upham
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upham
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Upham questions
Will you come out to Upham?
Yes, Upham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Upham listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Can a drone see inside my loft?
No. The drone photographs the outer surfaces, but not the loft or the underside. Where there is safe access, we check the loft space from inside.