Hampshire · London and the South East
Headbourne Worthy Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys in Headbourne Worthy from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
How the survey changes by roof type
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
Chimney stacks
The top of a stack is typically out of view. A drone gets close to the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Drone roof survey in Headbourne Worthy: what you get
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. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. We’ll tell you if another approach would work better. Typical surveys look at eroded pointing on a chimney stack and slipped or missing slates on a high roof, across flat roofs on upper floors, valleys and parapet gutters and fragile roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Headbourne Worthy, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Headbourne Worthy (SO23)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Headbourne Worthy
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Headbourne Worthy. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
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How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Headbourne Worthy, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Headbourne Worthy
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. We fly from the ground and bring the camera close to the roof.
Common reasons to book include:
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the survey won’t cover
Why get it checked now?
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. You can show exactly where the problem is. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
All our prices include VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent view of the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Drone roof surveys in Headbourne Worthy: local notes
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Kings Worthy Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Headbourne Worthy is about 2 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Headbourne Worthy is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, large and small. Southampton is in our area too.
We cover every part of the SO23 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, Whiteway Close and The Dell. If you’re just outside Headbourne Worthy, we cover Abbotts Barton (1 mile south), Harestock (1 mile south-west), Hyde (2 miles south), Weeke (2 miles south-west) and Littleton (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-west) and Alton (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Headbourne Worthy
We work in homes and buildings around The Cart And Horses Public House and Henry Beaufort School. The closest station to Headbourne Worthy is Winchester station, about 1.8 miles south-west. A little further out are Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.1 miles south) and Winchester Castle (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
Questions from Headbourne Worthy
How do I find out if my home in Headbourne Worthy 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.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Headbourne Worthy?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Do you work in Headbourne Worthy?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Headbourne Worthy.
What does the report include?
A report with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, in order of urgency where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.