Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Firgo
Independent drone roof surveys in Firgo. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
How a drone roof survey works in Firgo
Drones need reasonable weather. We don’t fly in strong wind or a downpour, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the day turns out unsuitable, we’ll talk about another date or inspect what we can by other means. We check the forecast before the visit and again on site. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. Typical surveys look at eroded pointing on a chimney stack and slates or tiles shifted by high winds, on chimney stacks, fragile roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
Some older homes in villages like Firgo are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Firgo (RG28)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Firgo
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. The drone covers the surface area by area, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
Take a building like Testbourne Community School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which limits apply to the survey
Prices for drone roof surveys in Firgo
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Leave it or get it looked at?
From the ground, you are guessing about most of a tall roof. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photos. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. In a place like Firgo, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Firgo
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Firgo needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- 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.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Flying and imaging in Firgo
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Firgo is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Firgo is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Across Hampshire, we cover Firgo and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: RG28. Other places close to Firgo include Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles north-west), Whitchurch (2 miles north), Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles north-east), Freefolk (3 miles north-east) and Cole Henley (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Tadley (13 miles north-east) and Hyde (9 miles south).
Near you in Firgo
For rail, the closest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.4 miles north.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Towns and villages near Firgo
What else we do in Firgo
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Firgo
Do you cover smaller places like Firgo?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Firgo?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What about my neighbours’ privacy?
We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying, not on neighbouring gardens or windows. We only survey what the owner has asked us to. A word with next door beforehand is a good idea.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Roof by roof
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. With a drone, nobody has to go near them.
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. Outlets and any debris around them are photographed.