Hampshire · London and the South East
Arford Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys across Arford, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Drones, thermal imaging and Arford roofs
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. 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. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Take a building like The Holme Church of England Primary School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Arford is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. Arford gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Arford is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for drone roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: GU35. That includes homes and businesses on Beech Hill Road, Arford Common and Headley Hill Road. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Headley (1 mile south-west), Headley Down (1 mile east), Lindford (1 mile west), Standford (1 mile south-west) and Wishanger Common (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (7 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Around Arford
We work in homes and buildings around The Holly Bush Inn and Mill Chase Academy. Arford’s nearest station is Liphook station, roughly 3.6 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Deadwater Valley and Gibbet Hill.
About our drone roof survey in Arford
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from ground level. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. If a drone is not the right tool, we’ll say so. We survey chimney stacks, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and people most often book us about slates or tiles shifted by high winds and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots.
In a village or hamlet like Arford, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Arford (GU35)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Arford
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Common questions in Arford
Is Arford within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is drone flying allowed in Arford?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Spotting them early stops them falling.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. The drone sees them without touching them.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. The photos show the location and extent of every problem, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Photograph anything new.
Leave it or get it looked at?
With drone photos, everyone can see the same thing. They show the location and extent of each defect, which helps when you ask for quotes. Outbuildings and barns around Arford are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What affects the price in Arford
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Roof area
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Arford, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.