Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Hollywater
Independent drone roof surveys in Hollywater. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
How a drone roof survey works in Hollywater
Drone roof surveys are available in Hollywater and throughout London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. You get a written report with close-up photos and recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. If you’re worried about blistered or cracked flat roof coverings and ridge pieces that have lifted, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on fragile roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks alike.
Villages like Hollywater often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Hollywater (GU35)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Let us know the exact address as you book
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Let us know what you want to see
- Make sure there is room outside for the drone to take off
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible, alongside the other checks in the package.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Poor airflow lets condensation build up. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
How it works
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. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Older roofs in small places like Hollywater can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks frequently start at outlets, edges and around plant. We photograph them closely.
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically, so nothing is skipped.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hollywater
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It’s useful for planning maintenance over the years. For an older or listed building in a place like Hollywater, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
Airspace, weather and Hollywater roofs
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to St Mark's Sacred Church: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Anyone responsible for a site like Woodlea Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Hollywater is about 6 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Hollywater is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Hollywater is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Our Guildford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in GU35 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Hollywater Road and Liphook Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Hollywater: Standford (1 mile north-east), Whitehill (1 mile west), Deadwater (1 mile north), Bordon (1 mile north-west) and Lindford (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north), Alton (6 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Hollywater
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mill Chase Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Liphook station, about 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are The Romany Museum (3.9 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (0.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Hollywater includes Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
FAQs for Hollywater
Do you cover smaller places like Hollywater?
Yes, Hollywater is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hollywater?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can the drone do thermal imaging?
Not as part of the drone survey, which is about close-up photos. Thermal imaging is a separate check in the Premium Survey.
How long does a drone roof survey take?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Time for the pre-flight checks is included.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What about my neighbours’ privacy?
Privacy is taken seriously on every flight. We photograph your roof, not your neighbours’ property. It is worth telling neighbours about the flight.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
How we price drone roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
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.
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors