Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Bordon, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Drone roof surveys in Bordon.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Wind damage high on the roof
Drone roof survey in Bordon: what you get
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or is not safe, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. We’ll tell you if another approach would work better. We are often asked to look into hidden gutters full of leaves and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, on flat roofs on upper floors, tall and steep roofs and fragile roofs.
Around Bordon, plenty of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. The parts you cannot see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. Both depend on the weather on the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images frequently show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that cannot be judged properly from the ground.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Bordon (GU35)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Bordon questions
Are there drone restrictions around Bordon?
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. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Do you cover smaller places like Bordon?
Yes. Bordon is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from the ground. 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.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Bordon
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mark's Sacred Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Bordon is about 10 miles south-west of Aldershot, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Bordon and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Drone roof surveys in GU35 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on High Street, Station Road and Cobbett Square or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You will find Bordon on the A325 and B3002, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you are just outside Bordon, we cover Pinewood Village (1 mile north), Deadwater (1 mile east), Whitehill (1 mile south), Lindford (1 mile north-east) and Hollywater (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Bordon
In Bordon, that means homes and buildings near Mill Chase Academy. The closest station to Bordon is Liphook station, about 4.1 miles south-east. A little further out are The Romany Museum (3.6 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (0.6 miles south). Not far away are Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
Common roof problems in Bordon
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. It is hard to tell from below what has shifted. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Bordon Infant School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys and parapet gutters
Valleys and parapet gutters are hidden from the street. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bordon
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a smaller place like Bordon, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- 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.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs