Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Headley, Hampshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Headley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
How a drone roof survey works in Headley
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs cannot always be inspected up close. 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 cannot be seen from the street. Everything we find goes into a photo-illustrated written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. We survey large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slates or tiles shifted by high winds and standing water on a flat roof.
In a small place like Headley, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Headley (GU35)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere as small as Headley, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Headley, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Common questions in Headley
Will you come out to Headley?
Yes, Headley is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Headley?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
There is a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Poor airflow lets condensation build up, and it is something only an inside check will show. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so the survey does not create new problems. Outbuildings and barns around Headley are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Drone roof surveys around Headley
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. 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 The Holme Church of England Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Headley is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. Bookings from Headley are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
All of GU35 is within our area for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include High Street, Crabtree Gardens and Pound Close. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Arford (1 mile north-east), Headley Down (1 mile east), Lindford (1 mile west), Standford (1 mile south-west) and Deadwater (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (7 miles west), Petersfield (9 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Near you in Headley
In Headley, that means homes and buildings near Mill Chase Academy and The Holly Bush Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Liphook station, about 3.4 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (1.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Deadwater Valley and Wheeler's Down.
Also near Headley
What else we do in Headley
Landlord and commercial surveys in Headley
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What we are asked to look at in Headley
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
The streets around a church such as Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey