Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Upper Clatford, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Upper Clatford. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upper Clatford
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. We do not fly in high wind or heavy rain, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the day turns out unsuitable, we will talk about another date. We check the forecast before the visit and again on site. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and slipped or missing slates on a high roof.
Some older homes in villages like Upper Clatford are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Upper Clatford (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
Your report arrives by email, with close-up photographs from the flight. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Upper Clatford
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Your questions about drone roof surveys in Upper Clatford
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Clatford?
Yes. Upper Clatford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Upper Clatford?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You will then get the report by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Upper Clatford?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What we’re asked to look at in Upper Clatford
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Older slates and tiles break easily, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
For hotels and guest houses around Upper Clatford, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How soon the report will arrive
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Flying and imaging in Upper Clatford
Within a mile and a half or so of Upper Clatford there are several hotels, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
Take a building like Balksbury Junior School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Upper Clatford is about 1 mile south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We visit Upper Clatford as part of our work across Hampshire. Upper Clatford is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for drone roof surveys. You can also see our page for Southampton.
All of SP11 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Sam Whites Hill, Valley Rise and Above Town. We also cover Goodworth Clatford (1 mile south), Wherwell Wood (2 miles south-east), Wherwell (3 miles south-east), Cottonworth (3 miles south-east) and Fullerton (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles north-west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Around Upper Clatford
Around Upper Clatford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near John Hanson Community School and the streets around them. Upper Clatford’s nearest station is Andover station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
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 happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Around Upper Clatford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.