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Drone roof survey in Badger Farm, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Drone roof surveys in Badger Farm.
- Flashings that have come away
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
How a drone roof survey works in Badger Farm
Drones need reasonable weather. We don’t fly in high wind or heavy rain, because control and safety come first. If the weather turns, we’ll agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. If you are worried about tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Badger Farm, plenty of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. The parts you can’t see, like rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from the ground.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Badger Farm (SO22, SO23)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check the loft can be reached
- Let us know what you want to see
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Shut pets inside while we fly
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. Drone photos are included where we could fly.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Take photos of any changes.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If the flue needs a specialist, we will tell you.
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. With a drone, nobody has to go near them.
FAQs for Badger Farm
How do I find out if my home in Badger Farm is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Badger Farm?
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, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report 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.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Badger Farm?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Why get it checked now?
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. Our report shows the condition of each area. That helps you put the work in order. In a smaller place like Badger Farm, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Badger Farm
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Towns and villages near Badger Farm
Other services in Badger Farm
Airspace, weather and Badger Farm roofs
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Take a building like Stanmore Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. For hotels and guest houses around Badger Farm, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Badger Farm is about 1 mile south-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Roofs in Badger Farm get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Badger Farm is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We work across SO22 and SO23 for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Fox Lane, Hubert Road and Edward Road or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Badger Farm include the A3090, which makes travel easy. We also cover Stanmore (1 mile north), St Cross (1 mile east), Oliver's Battery (1 mile west), Winchester (1 mile north-east) and Bar End (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-west) and Hedge End (9 miles south).
Near you in Badger Farm
In Badger Farm, that means homes and buildings near St. Cross Park, The Bell Inn Public House and Kings' School, among other places. The closest station to Badger Farm is Winchester station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Royal Hampshire County Hospital (1 mile north) and Winchester Castle (1.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Homes around Badger Farm often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Badger Farm
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Saint Luke, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Will the report include photos?