Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Basingstoke
Wondering about the roof at a property in Basingstoke? We carry out drone roof surveys in Basingstoke and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Drone roof survey in Basingstoke
Drone roof surveys are available in Basingstoke and throughout London and South East England, subject to airspace checks and the weather. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. You get a written report with close-up photos and recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. If you’ve noticed eroded pointing on a chimney stack and plant growth and moss on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Conditions on the day matter: a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal images are clearest after a sunny day, on a dry roof, with little wind. For a roof in Basingstoke, the day is chosen with the forecast in mind. Some parts of a visit, such as a look in the loft, do not depend on the weather.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Basingstoke (RG24, RG22, RG21, RG23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Drone roof surveys around Basingstoke
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 frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
If you run a business near The Malls, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. With The Vyne about 2.9 miles north, the area around Basingstoke has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself.
Basingstoke is in Hampshire. We visit Basingstoke as part of our work across Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Basingstoke. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
We survey roofs across RG24, RG22, RG21 and RG23 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Church Square, Queen Annes Square and The Square or a nearby road, we can survey it. With the A30 and A33 close by, Basingstoke is easy for us to reach. If you’re just outside Basingstoke, we cover South Ham (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (1 mile west), Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Rooksdown (1 mile north-west) and Buckskin (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Basingstoke has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Basingstoke
In Basingstoke, that means homes and buildings near Cranbourne, The Costello School and The Rising Sun pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Basing House (2.2 miles east) and The Malls (0.6 miles east). Open spaces near Basingstoke include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Basingstoke
Do you cover Basingstoke?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Basingstoke is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Basingstoke?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Can you fly a drone near an airport?
Only with the right permission. Airports like Gatwick, Luton and Southampton have flight restriction zones, and a flight inside one needs the airport’s or air traffic control’s say-so. Without it, we inspect from other safe viewpoints.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The flight waits for better weather. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so we’d move the date with you.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
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 with less disruption.
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What else we do in Basingstoke
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Basingstoke?
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. It is hard to tell from below what has shifted. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
The streets around a church such as St Michael's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their insurance cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Where a building in Basingstoke has a manager or access rules, those are sorted out before the day. For homes, clear the way to the loft hatch and let us know about any leaks you know of. The written report follows, with photos.
- 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.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Prices for drone roof surveys in Basingstoke
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Useful tips for Basingstoke property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Make sure there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Shut pets inside while we fly
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible, alongside the other checks in the package.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.