Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Wittensford, Hampshire
Drone roof surveys around Wittensford, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
Airspace, weather and Wittensford roofs
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
Historic houses like Landford Manor, about 4.2 miles north, show how far back building around Wittensford goes. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Wittensford is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. If you are in Wittensford, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Hampshire coverage includes Wittensford and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
Here we cover the SO43 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Cadnam (1 mile east), Newbridge (1 mile north-east), Minstead (2 miles south), Bartley (2 miles east) and Copythorne (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (12 miles south).
Near you in Wittensford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sir John Barleycorn Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles east). Open spaces near Wittensford include Copythorne Common.
About our drone roof survey in Wittensford
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it can’t see inside. Where there’s safe access, we look in the loft space too, because the underside tells its own story. Together, the two give a fuller picture. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. Where the loft can’t be reached safely, we note it. We survey large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and tall and steep roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are wind damage high on the roof and coverings that have slipped high up on the roof.
In a small place like Wittensford, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Wittensford (SO43)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Common questions in Wittensford
Do you cover smaller places like Wittensford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Wittensford listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Also in Wittensford
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Shut pets inside while we fly
Keep the photos with your property records. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Poor airflow lets condensation build up. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow.
Different roofs, different checks
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. Their condition is noted in the report.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Wittensford?
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Debris collects where nobody looks, until it causes a leak inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Flashings that have come away
For any home in Wittensford, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Before you book anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their track record with similar roofs
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Wittensford, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.