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Drone roof survey in Cliddesden, Hampshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Cliddesden, with photographs and a written report.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
Questions from Cliddesden
Are there drone restrictions around Cliddesden?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is my home in Cliddesden listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How do I book a survey in Cliddesden?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cliddesden
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. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that can’t be seen from the street. Everything we find goes into a written report with photos. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. If we cannot fly, we tell you why. Common reasons to book are plant growth and moss on the roof and loose ridge and hip tiles, on chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and tall and steep roofs.
Somewhere as small as Cliddesden, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Cliddesden (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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How we price drone roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Cliddesden, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Common roof problems in Cliddesden
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until it causes a leak inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Leonard, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Before you book anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Are they insured for the work?
Leave it or get it looked at?
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By that stage the damage has spread inside. A drone survey finds them sooner. Around Cliddesden, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Cliddesden
- PI and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A written report with photographs
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Somewhere as small as Cliddesden, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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What a drone roof survey looks like in Cliddesden
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
With The Vyne about 4.8 miles north, the area around Cliddesden has a long history. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. If you run a business near Festival Place, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera.
Cliddesden is about 2 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Cliddesden, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Cliddesden is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We survey roofs across RG25 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Station Road, Church Lane and Hoopersmead, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Cliddesden: Viables (1 mile north), Eastrop (2 miles north), Ellisfield (2 miles south), Oakridge (2 miles north) and Upper Common (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
What’s near Cliddesden
Typical jobs here are in homes near Brighton Hill Community School, Hackwood Park and Jolly Farmer Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, roughly 2.2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Basing House (2.9 miles north-east) and Festival Place (2 miles north). The countryside around Cliddesden includes Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks