Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Chute Forest
We carry out drone roof surveys in Chute Forest and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
What a drone roof survey does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Chute Forest
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
Drone roof survey in Chute Forest
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. Everything we find goes into a written report with photographs. It’s also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. Common reasons to book are cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and plant growth and moss on the roof, on fragile roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and large and complex roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Chute Forest are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Chute Forest (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Chute Forest: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chute Forest?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Chute Forest?
Yes, Chute Forest is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Will the drone film my neighbours?
We take care around neighbouring homes. The camera is pointed at your roof, not next door. Letting neighbours know ahead of time helps.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Drones, thermal imaging and Chute Forest roofs
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Mary's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Chute Forest is about 5 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. In Chute Forest, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Chute Forest is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for drone roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: SP11. Close by, we survey roofs in Tangley (1 mile north-east), Clanville (1 mile south-east), Upper Chute (2 miles north-west), Redenham (2 miles south) and Appleshaw (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Andover (5 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles west), Ludgershall (3 miles west), Whitchurch (10 miles east), East Anton (5 miles south-east) and Overton (13 miles east).
Around Chute Forest
Around Chute Forest, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hatchet Inn. The closest station to Chute Forest is Andover station, about 4.6 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Chute Forest include Anton Lakes.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Chute Forest often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Towns and villages near Chute Forest
Also in Chute Forest
Checking the roof from the ground
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Chute Forest
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. The drone covers the surface area by area. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
For any home in Chute Forest, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What follow-up you get after the report
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Make sure there is room outside for the drone to take off
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to go through what the drone showed. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation, and it’s something only an inside check will show. Check insulation does not block the airflow.