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Drone roof survey in Farnborough, Hampshire
Need a drone roof survey in Farnborough? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Drone roof surveys in Farnborough: local notes
Farnborough Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Shop and office owners around Hart Shopping Centre may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. Take a building like Tower Hill Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Christopher, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Farnborough is about 31 miles south-west of City of Westminster, in Hampshire. We carry out drone roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Farnborough and the surrounding area. Across Hampshire, we cover Farnborough. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Every address in GU14, GU11 and GU17 is covered for drone roof surveys. We cover properties on Wallis Square, Church Road West and Longleat Square and the roads around them. Main roads around Farnborough include the A325 and A327, which makes travel easy. We also cover Cove (1 mile west), North Camp (1 mile south-east), Southwood (1 mile west), Mytchett (2 miles east) and Ash Vale (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (3 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west). Farnborough is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire.
Local landmarks in Farnborough
Around Farnborough, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Tilly Shilling pub, Henry Tyndale School and Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area and the streets around them. You’ll also find National Aerospace Library (0.8 miles south-east) and Cove School (0.6 miles north-west). The nearest railway station is Farnborough Main station, about 0.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Frimley Park Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
How a drone roof survey works in Farnborough
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where applicable, 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’ll say so. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. If you’ve noticed lifted or split lead flashings and loose ridge and hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on valleys and parapet gutters, flat roofs on upper floors and fragile roofs alike.
In a town like Farnborough, the roofs that are hardest to see are often on taller buildings, steep slopes or the backs of terraces. Close-up drone photos and thermal images show what binoculars from the pavement can’t. Each needs the right weather. Rear slopes over back additions are a common example, as they’re rarely visible from the street.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Farnborough (GU14, GU11, GU17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. For a visit in Farnborough, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. If there’s a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
FAQs for Farnborough
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Farnborough?
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 Farnborough?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Farnborough is about 2 miles from Farnborough Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you cover Farnborough?
Yes. We cover Farnborough and the rest of Hampshire. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Farnborough
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Useful tips for Farnborough property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Book early if you are near an airport
There is a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit, and whether work has done its job.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
Why it’s worth a survey now in Farnborough
From ground level, you’re guessing about most of a tall roof. Close-up photos show what’s really there. It is far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. Around Farnborough, gutters that overflow soak the wall below, and damp follows inside. A slipped tile or worn flashing does the same higher up. Neither gets better on its own.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Farnborough
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.