Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Gilbert Street, Hampshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Gilbert Street? You can book a drone roof survey in Gilbert Street and across Hampshire.
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
How we price drone roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
All our prices include VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
About our drone roof survey in Gilbert Street
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that can’t be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It is also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. If we cannot fly, we tell you why. If you’re worried about blocked valleys and parapet gutters and plant growth and moss on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Villages like Gilbert Street frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. 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.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Gilbert Street (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Drone roof surveys around Gilbert Street
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
Historic houses such as Bentworth Hall, about 4.2 miles north, show how far back building around Gilbert Street goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof itself. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps. If you look after a building such as Ropley Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Gilbert Street is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. In Gilbert Street, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Hampshire coverage includes Gilbert Street. There is also a page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across SO24 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Andrew's Lane, Gilbert Street and Swelling Hill. If you’re just outside Gilbert Street, we cover Ropley (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile north-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east) and Ropley Dean (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (6 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Gilbert Street
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Gilbert Street
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Gilbert Street can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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 start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Gilbert Street: your questions answered
Is Gilbert Street within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is drone flying allowed in Gilbert Street?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What does the report include?
A report with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Make sure there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to talk through the photos and findings. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
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Different roofs, different checks
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. The drone sees them without touching them.
Large commercial roofs
Large commercial roofs cover a lot of ground. The drone covers the roof area by area, so nothing is skipped.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.