Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Bradley, Hampshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Bradley, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
About our drone roof survey in Bradley
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it is worth letting them know about the visit. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. Typical surveys look at tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and debris building up in hidden gutters, on flat roofs on upper floors, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Bradley may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch 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.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Bradley (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Bradley
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bradley?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is drone flying allowed in Bradley?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Lasham Airfield is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Can you survey at the weekend?
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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Around Bradley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What affects the price in Bradley
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Check there is room outside for the drone to take off
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly where each defect is, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, and early repairs keep water out.
Why it is worth a survey now in Bradley
Photographing a roof from the air does not touch it. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Older cottages and farmhouses around Bradley can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Every finding written up with photos
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Drone roof surveys in Bradley: local notes
Bradley is about 3 miles from Lasham Airfield, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
With Hall Place about 1.9 miles south-east, the area around Bradley has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition. The streets around a church like Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Bradley is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We visit Bradley as part of our work across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading.
All of SO24 is covered for drone roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Burkham (1 mile north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south-east), Holt End (2 miles south-east), New Copse (2 miles south-east) and Bagmore (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (5 miles east) and Petersfield (13 miles south-east).
Around Bradley
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bradley include King's Hill.
What a drone roof survey does not cover
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Bradley
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
Roof by roof
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. Their condition is noted in the report.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.