Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Hatch Warren
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Hatch Warren, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lifted or split lead flashings
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Homes around Hatch Warren often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Drone roof survey in Hatch Warren
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. 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 also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. If we can’t fly, we tell you why. If you’ve noticed ponding and splits on a high flat roof and ridge pieces that have lifted, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and fragile roofs alike.
Older cottages and houses around Hatch Warren may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Hatch Warren (RG22, RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Hatch Warren
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
Look out for signs like these:
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
The streets around a church such as The Church Of Christ The King are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, 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
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Hatch Warren
Are there drone restrictions around Hatch Warren?
Usually 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. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
How do I find out if my home in Hatch Warren is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Is Hatch Warren in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Hatch Warren included.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
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What else we do in Hatch Warren
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Tell us the exact address as you book
- Let us know what you want to see
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Hatch Warren
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
For a price for drone roof surveys in Hatch Warren, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Drone roof surveys around Hatch Warren
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Take a building like Hatch Warren Infant School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Festival Place, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager.
Hatch Warren is about 2 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Hatch Warren can all book drone roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Hampshire, we cover Hatch Warren and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
We survey roofs across the RG22 and RG25 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Cyprus Road, Danebury Road and Cliddesden Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Hatch Warren, we cover Farleigh Wallop (1 mile south), Brighton Hill (1 mile north), Kempshott (1 mile north-west), South Ham (2 miles north) and Buckskin (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Around Hatch Warren
We work in homes and buildings around Jolly Farmer Public House, Brighton Hill Community School and Coppice Spring School, among other places. The closest station to Hatch Warren is Basingstoke station, about 2.7 miles north-east. A little further out are Willis Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Festival Place (2.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.