Hampshire · London and the South East
Chilbolton Drone Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Chilbolton. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
When to book a survey in Chilbolton
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Debris collects where nobody looks, until water overflows inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flashings that have come away
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Less, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
How a drone roof survey works in Chilbolton
Prices start from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where it applies, is also part of our Premium Survey, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. If a drone won’t help on your roof, we will say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. If you are worried about ponding and splits on a high flat roof and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Chilbolton may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Chilbolton (SO20)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Questions from Chilbolton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chilbolton?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are there drone restrictions around Chilbolton?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How do I book a survey in Chilbolton?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is Chilbolton in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Chilbolton and the rest of Hampshire. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Drone roof surveys in Chilbolton: local notes
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wherwell Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Chilbolton is about 4 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. If you are in Chilbolton, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Hampshire, we cover Chilbolton and the places around it. Southampton is in our area too.
Drone roof surveys in SO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Station Road, Test Rise and Drove Hill. We also cover the places around Chilbolton: Cottonworth (1 mile west), Wherwell (1 mile north), Fullerton (1 mile west), Leckford (2 miles south-west) and Wherwell Wood (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (4 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (8 miles south-east).
Near you in Chilbolton
We work in homes and buildings around Longstock Park and Abbots Mitre pub. The nearest railway station is Andover station, roughly 4.7 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). The countryside around Chilbolton includes Mill Lake.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Make sure the loft can be reached
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
Why act early in Chilbolton
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller, whatever height the roof is. Older and listed buildings around Chilbolton may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Chilbolton
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
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How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Chilbolton needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Chilbolton, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.