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Drone roof survey in Borden, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Drone roof surveys in Borden.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Borden, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- 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 we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Drone roof survey in Borden
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. Safety comes first on every visit. If you are worried about cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and lifted or split lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors alike.
Older buildings in small places like Borden may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Borden (GU30)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Borden
What else we do in Borden
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks often start at outlets, edges and around plant. We photograph them closely, as far as the flight allows.
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if a specialist is needed.
FAQs for Borden
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Borden?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Are there drone restrictions around Borden?
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 high wind or heavy rain.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Borden?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Common roof problems in Borden
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter 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 is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their report turnaround times
Drones, thermal imaging and Borden roofs
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
With Cowdray House about 4.4 miles south-east, the area around Borden has a long history. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Borden is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We carry out drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Borden and nearby. Across Hampshire, we cover Borden and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: GU30. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Trotton Marsh (1 mile east), Rogate (1 mile south-west), Chithurst (1 mile south-east), Milland (2 miles north-east) and Rake (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Borden
For rail, the closest station is Liss station, roughly 3.6 miles north-west. A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Landlords and agents in Borden book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Borden
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Finding them now means less to put right, whatever height the roof is. Older and listed buildings around Borden may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Borden
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.