Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Wickham, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Wickham. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
How a drone roof survey works in Wickham
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. We never fly where it isn’t safe. Common reasons to book are slates or tiles shifted by high winds and cracked mortar along the ridge, across chimney stacks, large and complex roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
Around Wickham, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Wickham (PO17)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Wickham property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
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.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wickham
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Wickham
Wickham is within about 4 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wickham Church of England Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Wickham is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Surveys in Wickham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Hampshire, we cover Wickham and the places around it. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
All of PO17 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as The Square, Station Road and Bridge Street, all of which we cover. Main roads around Wickham include the A32 and A334. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Shedfield (1 mile north-west), Shirrell Heath (2 miles north), Kingsmead (2 miles north-east), Woodend (2 miles north-east) and Mislingford (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
What’s near Wickham
We work in homes and buildings around The Old House Hotel and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 3.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Not far away are St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
When to book a survey in Wickham
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until water overflows inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Fareham Shopping Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A visit to a smaller place like Wickham is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Nearby places to Wickham
Also in Wickham
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. The drone sees them without touching them.
FAQs for Wickham
Is Wickham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Are there drone restrictions around Wickham?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.