Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Great Shoddesden
Drone roof surveys around Great Shoddesden, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a small place like Great Shoddesden, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Drone roof survey in Great Shoddesden: what you get
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. High 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. 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. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away and loose ridge and hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and valleys and parapet gutters alike.
Some older homes in villages like Great Shoddesden are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Great Shoddesden (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Great Shoddesden
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Why get it checked now?
A drone record gives you a baseline. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It’s useful for planning maintenance over the years. In a place like Great Shoddesden, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Great Shoddesden
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What affects the price in Great Shoddesden
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Flying and imaging in Great Shoddesden
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
For any home in Great Shoddesden, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right. Take a building like Ludgershall Castle Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Great Shoddesden is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Great Shoddesden and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Surveys in SP11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Perham Down (1 mile west), Ludgershall (1 mile north-west), Kimpton (1 mile south) and Tidworth (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Andover (6 miles east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (15 miles east), Picket Piece (7 miles east) and Picket Twenty (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Great Shoddesden
In Great Shoddesden, that means homes and buildings near The Wellington Academy and the streets around them. Great Shoddesden’s nearest station is Grateley station, roughly 4.9 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Ludgershall Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles east). The countryside around Great Shoddesden includes Quarley Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
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FAQs for Great Shoddesden
How do I find out if my home in Great Shoddesden is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Great Shoddesden within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Can a drone see inside my loft?
No. It photographs the outside, not the inside. For the underside, we check the loft where it can be reached safely, as damp and daylight often show there first.
What will the report tell me?
A written report with photographs, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Useful tips for Great Shoddesden property owners
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Photograph anything new.