Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Finkley Down, Hampshire
Drone roof surveys in Finkley Down, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
How a drone roof survey works in Finkley Down
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. We’ll tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. We survey fragile roofs, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and people most often book us about outlets choked with leaves and silt and loose ridge and hip tiles.
Villages like Finkley Down often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Finkley Down (SP11, SP10)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We don’t test for it, but we flag it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate typically means nail fatigue. We can see the extent of it from above.
Towns and villages near Finkley Down
What else we do in Finkley Down
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Finkley Down, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the loft space where it is safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. The photos show the location and extent of every problem.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
Why it is worth a survey now in Finkley Down
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. A drone survey finds them sooner. Around Finkley Down, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Finkley Down, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
Airspace, weather and Finkley Down roofs
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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Vigo Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Finkley Down is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Finkley Down is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Finkley Down is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. Southampton is in our area too.
Drone roof surveys in SP11 and SP10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Adams Road, Munday Road and Strapp Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Finkley Down include Picket Piece (1 mile east), Andover Down (1 mile south-east), Finkley (1 mile north), East Anton (1 mile north-west) and Picket Twenty (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Near you in Finkley Down
Around Finkley Down, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy. For rail, the closest station is Andover station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (within half a mile west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles west). Open spaces near Finkley Down include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Finkley Down
Do you cover smaller places like Finkley Down?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is drone flying allowed in Finkley Down?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Are you insured?
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.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Finkley Down?
Many roofs are never seen properly from ground level. You can’t see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Problems in those places often go unseen until they leak.
Problems we come across often include:
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Flashings that have come away
In and around Finkley Down, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their insurance cover