Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Bashley, Hampshire
Drone roof surveys across Bashley, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
About our drone roof survey in Bashley
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we are 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. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. Safety comes first on every visit. Typical surveys look at vegetation in valleys and gutters and outlets choked with leaves and silt, across fragile roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and large and complex roofs.
Somewhere as small as Bashley, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Bashley (BH25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Bashley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A drone record gives you a baseline. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It helps when you plan ahead. Around Bashley, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A report with photos
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Bashley questions
Do you cover smaller places like Bashley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bashley?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What if my home is near an airport?
Only with the right permission. Confirmed flight restriction zones include Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Stansted, Luton and Southampton, among others, and a flight inside one needs the airport’s or air traffic control’s say-so. Without it, we inspect from other safe viewpoints.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Are there drone restrictions in central London?
It depends where in central London. Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs have restricted areas that need NATS permission. We check each address first, and fall back on other viewpoints if we cannot fly.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Common roof problems in Bashley
Many roofs are never seen properly from ground level. 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.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Anyone responsible for a site like Ballard School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the price includes VAT
Roof by roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. You cannot see it from the street at all, but it is plain to see from the air.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. From the air, every course of slates or tiles can be seen, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Let us know the exact address as you book
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Shut pets inside while we fly
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to go through what the drone showed. You can ask about anything that is not clear.
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. Take photos of any changes.
Drone roof surveys in Bashley: local notes
Bashley is within about 3 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 strong wind or a downpour. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
For an older house near a landmark like St John, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. Historic houses such as Highcliffe Castle, about 3.5 miles south-west, show how far back building around Bashley goes. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Bashley is in Hampshire. Whether the building in Bashley is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Bashley is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for drone roof surveys. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of BH25 for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on St Johns Road, Ossemsley South Drive and Bashley Road. We also cover the places around Bashley: Ossemsley (1 mile north-west), Wootton (1 mile north-west), Ashley (1 mile south-east), Tiptoe (1 mile east) and Mead End (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (7 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Bashley
In Bashley, that means homes and buildings near The Arnewood School, The Rising Sun pub and Tiptoe Primary School. Bashley’s nearest station is New Milton station, about 1.3 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (5 miles east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Letting agents and landlords in Bashley book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.