Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Burkham
Wondering about the roof at a property in Burkham? You can book a drone roof survey in Burkham and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Burkham
Drone roof surveys are available in Burkham and throughout London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly seven days a week. 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, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Typical surveys look at debris building up in hidden gutters and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, on tall and steep roofs, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters.
Somewhere as small as Burkham, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Burkham (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Burkham roofs
Burkham is about 2 miles from Lasham Airfield, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Hall Place lies about 1.9 miles south, so building around Burkham goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Burkham is about 4 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Burkham is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in GU34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Burkham include Bagmore (1 mile north-east), Bradley (1 mile south-west), Southrope (2 miles north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south) and Holt End (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Burkham
The closest station to Burkham is Alton station, about 4.7 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Farleigh Hill.
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Burkham, access is often 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 by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Your questions about drone roof surveys in Burkham
Do you cover smaller places like Burkham?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is drone flying allowed in Burkham?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Burkham is about 2 miles from Lasham Airfield, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
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.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Burkham
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
What we are asked to look at in Burkham
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. From ground level, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
In and around Burkham, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Other services in Burkham
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Roof by roof
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. With a drone, nobody has to go near them.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. Photos show how the covering is wearing.