Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Broad Oak, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Broad Oak, with photos and a written report.
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Drone roof surveys around Broad Oak
Broad Oak is about 2 miles from RAF Odiham, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints Church, 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. For businesses in and around places such as Hart Shopping Centre, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most. Take a building like Mayhill Junior School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Broad Oak is about 4 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. We carry out drone roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Broad Oak. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the RG29 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Odiham (1 mile south-west), North Warnborough (1 mile west), Warnborough Green (2 miles west), Winchfield (2 miles north-east) and Greywell (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles west), Farnborough (7 miles east), Fleet (4 miles east), Aldershot (7 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
Around Broad Oak
We work in homes and buildings around The Waterwitch pub and Robert May's School. For rail, the closest station is Winchfield station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.9 miles north) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.8 miles east). For a walk, there is Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Tundry Hill.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broad Oak
We carry out drone roof surveys in Broad Oak and across London and the South East, subject to airspace checks and the weather. We fly on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’re frequently asked to look into eroded pointing on a chimney stack and loose ridge and hip tiles, across chimney stacks, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Broad Oak are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Broad Oak (RG29)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Broad Oak
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Leave it or get it looked at?
On a tall building, problems are frequently found only when water comes in. By that stage the damage has spread inside. A drone survey finds them sooner. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Broad Oak
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Package prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s 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 roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Broad Oak, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
How we price drone roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Drone roof survey starts 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.
What to let us know when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Useful tips for Broad Oak property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Tell us the exact address when you book
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, so small faults are dealt with early.
Questions from Broad Oak
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broad Oak?
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.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Broad Oak?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. RAF Odiham is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Broad Oak?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Broad Oak
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.