Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Headley Down, Hampshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Headley Down? You can book a drone roof survey in Headley Down and across Hampshire.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
Drone roof survey in Headley Down
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Near protected airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and explain why. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. Common reasons to book are chimney tops in poor condition and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, across flat roofs on upper floors, fragile roofs and large and complex roofs.
Older cottages and houses around Headley Down 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. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Headley Down (GU35)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What else we do in Headley Down
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We record the signs of age we can see.
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We do not test for it, but we flag it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Headley Down: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Headley Down?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is Headley Down within the area you cover?
Yes. Headley Down is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I book a survey in Headley Down?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so the survey doesn’t create new problems. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Headley Down, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
When to book a survey in Headley Down
Many roofs are never seen properly from ground level. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Problems in those places often go unseen until they leak, which is why owners turn to a drone.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- When you will get the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
When you need someone else
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Homes around Headley Down often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Drone roof surveys around Headley Down
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
Take a building like The Holme Church of England Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Headley Down is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Headley Down can all book drone roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
We cover every part of GU35 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Wilsons Road, Ludshott Grove and Fairview Road. You’ll find Headley Down on the B3002, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Headley Down, we cover Arford (1 mile west), Headley (1 mile west), Wishanger Common (2 miles north), Standford (2 miles south-west) and Lindford (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (8 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Headley Down
Around Headley Down, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Mill Chase Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Liphook station, roughly 3.4 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Headley Down includes Gibbet Hill and Deadwater Valley.