Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Brook, Hampshire
We carry out drone roof surveys in Brook and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
About our drone roof survey in Brook
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we are there to survey. If you’ve noticed lifted or split lead flashings and ponding and splits on a high flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs on upper floors, tall and steep roofs and large and complex roofs alike.
Villages like Brook frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Brook (SO43)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Brook
Do you cover smaller places like Brook?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is drone flying allowed in Brook?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Brook?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. We will confirm the timing as you book.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Brook
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
What we are asked to look at in Brook
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
For any home in Brook, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What a drone roof survey looks like in Brook
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. Landford Manor, about 4.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Brook. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Brook is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Brook is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Brook is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for drone roof surveys. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in SO43 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Wittensford (1 mile east), Cadnam (1 mile east), Minstead (2 miles south), Newbridge (2 miles north-east) and Bramshaw (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastleigh (12 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south) and Romsey (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Brook
In Brook, that means homes and buildings near Green Dragon Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Brook is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 4.2 miles south-east. A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Copythorne Common.
Other services in Brook
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Why act early in Brook
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. Our report shows the condition of each area, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. That helps you put the work in order. In a place like Brook, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Brook
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Brook, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.