Hampshire · London and the South East
Grateley Drone Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Grateley, with photos and a written report.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
How the survey changes by roof type
Large commercial roofs
Large commercial roofs cover a lot of ground. The drone covers the roof area by area, so nothing is skipped.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are frequently seen by nobody. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
How a drone roof survey works in Grateley
Our price is from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where applicable, is also part of our Premium Survey, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. We will tell you if a drone isn’t the right tool for your roof. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. We survey large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and fragile roofs, and people most often book us about slipped or missing slates on a high roof and ponding and splits on a high flat roof.
In a small place like Grateley, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Grateley (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Grateley
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. Our report shows the condition of each area, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can tackle the urgent items first. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Airspace, weather and Grateley roofs
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Take an older house close to Church of St Leonard: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Grateley Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Grateley is about 6 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Grateley is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SP11 postcode area for drone roof surveys. You will find streets such as High Street, Station Road and Hawthorne Close. Close by, we survey roofs in Palestine (1 mile south-west), Quarley (1 mile north), Fox (1 mile north-east), Amport (2 miles north-east) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (6 miles north-east), Romsey (14 miles south-east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Grateley
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Plough Inn, among other places. The closest station to Grateley is Grateley station, about 0.9 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Grateley includes Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
Common questions in Grateley
Do you cover smaller places like Grateley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Grateley is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does your drone take thermal images?
Our drone takes close-up photos of the roof. Thermal imaging is carried out separately, included in our Premium Survey.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
What about my neighbours’ privacy?
Privacy is taken seriously on every flight. The camera is pointed at your roof, not next door. It is worth telling neighbours about the flight.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Is your drone operator registered?
Yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We fly a sub-250g drone and keep it in sight at all times.
What a drone roof survey does not cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. For a village or hamlet like Grateley, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
How we price drone roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Shut pets inside while we fly
File the report and photos with your home documents. They give you something to compare against later.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly in autumn. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.