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Drone roof survey in Hartley Mauditt, Hampshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Hartley Mauditt? You can book a drone roof survey in Hartley Mauditt and across Hampshire.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Hartley Mauditt
Will you come out to Hartley Mauditt?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Hartley Mauditt?
That depends on where the roof is and on 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 it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Hartley Mauditt?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hartley Mauditt
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or is not safe. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. We check the airspace for your address before the visit. If a drone is not the right tool, we’ll say so. Common reasons to book are vegetation in valleys and gutters and slates or tiles shifted by high winds, across valleys and parapet gutters, flat roofs on upper floors and fragile roofs.
Villages like Hartley Mauditt often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high 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, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Hartley Mauditt (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. A drone avoids that.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks often start at outlets, edges and around plant. They’re all captured in close-up, as far as the flight allows.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. Our report shows the condition of each area, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can tackle the urgent items first. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hartley Mauditt, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Airspace, weather and Hartley Mauditt roofs
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. 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.
If you live in an older home near St Leonard's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Whatever the street in Hartley Mauditt, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Hartley Mauditt is about 3 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Hartley Mauditt is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Hartley Mauditt and the places around it. There is also a page for Guildford.
Drone roof surveys in GU34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include East Worldham (1 mile north), Oakhanger (2 miles east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles west), Farringdon (2 miles west) and Chawton (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Aldershot (12 miles north-east) and Alton (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Hartley Mauditt
The nearest railway station is Alton station, about 2.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-west) and The Romany Museum (1.6 miles south). For a walk, there is Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
What affects the price in Hartley Mauditt
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- When you need the report by
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Hartley Mauditt, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Tips that help
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Let us know the exact address when booking
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
We email the report to you, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Each finding is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation, and it is something only an inside check will show. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.