Hampshire · London and the South East
Eastrop Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Eastrop and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Eastrop
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. We never fly where it is not safe. Typical surveys look at loose ridge and hip tiles and storm damage on steep or tall roofs, across tall and steep roofs, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors.
Places like Eastrop can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Eastrop (RG21, RG24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Eastrop
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. About 2.9 miles north lies The Vyne, a reminder of how long the area around Eastrop has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you run a business near Festival Place, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Eastrop is about 1 mile east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. In Eastrop, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading.
Every address in RG21 and RG24 is covered for drone roof surveys. Local streets include New Road, Vyne Road and Goat Lane. Eastrop sits on or near the A3010. If you’re just outside Eastrop, we cover Oakridge (1 mile north-west), Viables (1 mile south), Lychpit (1 mile east), Popley (1 mile north) and Old Basing (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (9 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Eastrop
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Fairfields Primary School, Eastrop Park and The Angel pub and the streets around them. Eastrop has its own railway station: Basingstoke station. A little further out are Festival Place (under half a mile west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
FAQs for Eastrop
Are there drone restrictions around Eastrop?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover smaller places like Eastrop?
Yes. Eastrop is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Eastrop?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
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Why act early in Eastrop
From the ground, you’re guessing about most of a tall roof. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photographs. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. With lower homes, common in places like Eastrop, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Photographs and a written report every time
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it normally takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Being in a smaller place like Eastrop doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
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What affects the price in Eastrop
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
All our prices include VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
What we are asked to look at in Eastrop
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
If you look after a building like The Costello School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Are they insured for the work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. You can’t see it from the street at all, but it’s plain to see from the air.
Large commercial roofs
Many commercial roofs have fragile sheets or roof lights. With a drone, nobody has to go near them.