Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Frogmore, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Frogmore, with photographs and a written report.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Parking around Frogmore is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
About our drone roof survey in Frogmore
Drones need reasonable weather. Strong wind or heavy rain rules out a flight, 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. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, valleys and parapet gutters and tall and steep roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are eroded pointing on a chimney stack and debris building up in hidden gutters.
Around Frogmore, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Frogmore (GU17, GU47, GU46)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Tell us the exact address as you book
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. Drone photos are included where we could fly, alongside the other checks in the package.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Poor airflow lets condensation build up. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Also near Frogmore
Also in Frogmore
When to book a survey in Frogmore
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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
Take a building like Frogmore Junior School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Frogmore questions
Is drone flying allowed in Frogmore?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Frogmore is about 3 miles from Blackbushe Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Frogmore?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a 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.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Flying and imaging in Frogmore
Blackbushe Airport is about 3 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. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
If you live in an older home near St Barnabas Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Frogmore is about 1 mile south-west of Sandhurst, in Hampshire. If you’re in Frogmore, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Hampshire coverage includes Frogmore and the places around it. There’s also a page for Reading.
We survey roofs across GU17, GU47 and GU46 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Bell Lane, Green Lane and Reading Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Frogmore: Blackwater (1 mile east), Hawley (1 mile south-east), College Town (1 mile north-east), Sandhurst (1 mile north-east) and York Town (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles south-east), Fleet (5 miles south-west), Aldershot (6 miles south), Alton (15 miles south-west) and Tadley (15 miles west).
Near you in Frogmore
We work in homes and buildings around White Swan pub, Frogmore Community College and Sandhurst Memorial Park, among other places. Frogmore’s nearest station is Sandhurst station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Staff College Museum (2.1 miles east) and Frimley Park Hospital (2.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Horseshoe Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Frogmore
Photographing a roof from the air doesn’t touch it. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so you see the roof exactly as it is. In an older home around Frogmore, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Frogmore
Landlords, agents and building managers in Frogmore and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.