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Drone Roof Survey in Hartley Wintney
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Drone roof surveys in Hartley Wintney, with photos and a clear written report.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
Drone roof survey in Hartley Wintney
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight isn’t possible, we explain why. Common reasons to book are standing water on a flat roof and plant growth and moss on the roof, across tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and large and complex roofs.
Places like Hartley Wintney can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Hartley Wintney (RG27)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Hartley Wintney
A drone record gives you a baseline. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It helps when you plan ahead. Arranging work in a smaller place like Hartley Wintney is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hartley Wintney
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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Do you need a drone roof survey in Hartley Wintney?
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. From the ground, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Flashings that have come away
If you live in an older home near St John's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Are they insured for the work?
FAQs for Hartley Wintney
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Hartley Wintney?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Blackbushe Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will you come out to Hartley Wintney?
Yes, Hartley Wintney is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What this survey can’t tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- A structural engineer’s report
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Hartley Wintney
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a smaller place like Hartley Wintney, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What a drone roof survey looks like in Hartley Wintney
Hartley Wintney is about 3 miles from Blackbushe Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so check with the council.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Greenfields Junior School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Hart Shopping Centre, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see by drone or thermal camera.
Hartley Wintney is about 4 miles north-west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Hartley Wintney can all book drone roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Hampshire coverage includes Hartley Wintney and the places around it. Reading is in our area too.
Surveys in RG27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, High Street and Harthouse Court. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Mattingley (2 miles west), Hazeley (2 miles north-west), Hound Green (3 miles north-west), Rotherwick (3 miles west) and Bramshill (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles west), Farnborough (6 miles east), Fleet (4 miles south-east), Aldershot (7 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Hartley Wintney
Around Hartley Wintney, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Waggon & Horses pub. For rail, the closest station is Winchfield station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Fleet Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hitches Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.