Hampshire · London and the South East
West Wellow Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys in West Wellow, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
Roof by roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, slipped slates often point to corroded nails. We can see the extent of it from above.
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
About our drone roof survey in West Wellow
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. If a drone will not help on your roof, we will say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. Common reasons to book are cracked mortar along the ridge and coverings that have slipped high up on the roof, across chimney stacks, large and complex roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
Somewhere as small as West Wellow, older roofs are frequently 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, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Place
- West Wellow (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for drone roof surveys in West Wellow
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Drone roof surveys around West Wellow
With Landford Manor about 2 miles west, West Wellow sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
If you look after a building such as Wellow School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Take an older house close to Church of St Margaret: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
West Wellow is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in West Wellow and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Hampshire coverage includes West Wellow and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SO51 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Wheatears Drive, Gazing Lane and Reeves Close, all of which we cover. Other places close to West Wellow include Canada (1 mile south), East Wellow (1 mile south-east), Blackhill (1 mile south-east), Plaitford Green (1 mile north) and The Frenches (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Around West Wellow
Around West Wellow, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Embley and Rockingham Arms. For rail, the closest station is Romsey station, roughly 4.2 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.9 miles east). The countryside around West Wellow includes Copythorne Common.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. On timing, it normally takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Older rural homes like those around West Wellow can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. Drone photographs are included where we could fly, alongside the other checks in the package.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, and early repairs keep water out.
West Wellow questions
Is West Wellow within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in West Wellow?
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.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
Leave it or get it looked at?
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. A drone survey finds them sooner. Around West Wellow, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Package prices that include VAT
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