Hampshire · London and the South East
Froyle Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys in Froyle from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a hamlet or village like Froyle, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the loft space where it’s safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Drone roof survey in Froyle
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. If a drone will not help on your roof, we will say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. We survey tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and large and complex roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are flashings that have come away and standing water on a flat roof.
Somewhere as small as Froyle, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Froyle (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Froyle
Also in Froyle
What we’re asked to look at in Froyle
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary of the Assumption: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their report turnaround times
Why get it checked now?
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. You get photos of every part we can see. You can tackle the urgent items first. Around Froyle, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys on any day of the week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Froyle
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
In and around Froyle, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Froyle is about 4 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Froyle gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Froyle is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for drone roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: GU34. That includes homes and businesses on Park Lane, Westburn Fields and Barnfield Close and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Froyle: Lower Froyle (1 mile north-east), Upper Froyle (1 mile south-west), Neatham (2 miles south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles south-west) and Petersfield (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Froyle
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hen And Chicken Public House. The closest station to Froyle is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.1 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Barley Pound (3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
Froyle questions
Is Froyle within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Froyle listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Are there drone restrictions in central London?
Parts of central London are restricted, including areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs, where flights need permission from NATS. We check the airspace for your address and apply where needed.
What if my home is near an airport?
It depends on the airspace at your address. Inside a flight restriction zone, we need permission first. Book early if you think you may be affected.
What if it’s windy or raining on the day?
Bad weather means no flight. Wind and heavy rain are the two things that ground a small drone, so a new date is agreed with you.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
What affects the price in Froyle
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. 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 the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
What a drone roof survey does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs