Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Andover Down, Hampshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Andover Down, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Andover Down
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it cannot see inside. Where there’s safe access, we look in the loft space too, because the underside tells its own story. Inside and out together tell you far more. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. Where the loft can’t be reached safely, we note it. If you are worried about slipped or missing slates on a high roof and flat roofs on upper floors that hold water, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Andover Down, 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 beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Andover Down (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
The top of a stack is normally out of view. A drone gets close to the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. You can’t see it from the street at all, but it’s plain to see from the air.
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What we’re asked to look at in Andover Down
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
Around Andover Down, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What experience they bring
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is added on top
Useful tips for Andover Down property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Check there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Tell us the exact address when booking
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, and early repairs keep water out.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Andover Down
Are there drone restrictions around Andover Down?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you cover smaller places like Andover Down?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. The written report follows by email.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Andover Down
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Flying and imaging in Andover Down
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Andover Down is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Andover Down across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Southampton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across SP11 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include London Road and The Middleway, all of which we cover. Other places close to Andover Down include Picket Piece (1 mile north), Finkley Down (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Andover Down
We work in homes and buildings around Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). For a walk, there’s Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Andover Down, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.