Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Holybourne
A careful look at the roof at your property in Holybourne, with photographs and a written report.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Lifted or split lead flashings
How a drone roof survey works in Holybourne
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. We do not fly in strong wind or heavy rain, because control and safety come first. If the weather turns, we will agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. If you’ve noticed lifted or split lead flashings and standing water on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Villages like Holybourne 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. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Holybourne (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Holybourne
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
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.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
Drone roof surveys around Holybourne
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Holybourne. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
If you live in an older home near Holy Rood Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Andrews' Endowed Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Bentworth Hall, about 4.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Holybourne. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
Holybourne is about 2 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Holybourne and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover Holybourne. You can also see our page for Guildford.
Surveys in GU34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, Carpenters Close and Inhams Road. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Neatham (1 mile south-east), Alton (2 miles south-west), Upper Froyle (2 miles north-east), Wyck (2 miles south-east) and East Worldham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Petersfield (11 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Holybourne
We work in homes and buildings around White Hart pub, Eggar's School and Treloar School. Holybourne’s nearest station is Alton station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Allen Gallery (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
Questions from Holybourne
Are there drone restrictions around Holybourne?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Holybourne?
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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is 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 if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. You can’t see it from the street at all, but a drone shows it clearly.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. Photos show how the covering is wearing.
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How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Holybourne, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.