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Drone roof survey in Hook, Hampshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Hook? You can book a drone roof survey in Hook and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hook
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. We never fly where it is not safe. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates on a high roof and wind damage high on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Places like Hook can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Hook (RG27)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. Drone photos are included where we could fly, alongside the other checks in the package.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Poor airflow lets condensation build up, and it is something only an inside check will show. Check insulation does not block the airflow.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Hook is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Hook, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
What we’re asked to look at in Hook
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House, about 4.8 miles north, show how far back building around Hook goes. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What insurance they carry
Common questions in Hook
Are there drone restrictions around Hook?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and 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 Hook?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Hook?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows by email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
Also in Hook
Drones, thermal imaging and Hook roofs
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
The streets around a church such as St John the Evangelist are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hook Junior School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Hook is about 5 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Hook and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover Hook and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We cover every part of the RG27 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Local streets include London Road, Station Road and Rookswood Close. Main roads around Hook include the B3349, so getting to you is simple. We also cover Hook Common (1 mile south-west), Murrell Green (1 mile east), Warnborough Green (1 mile south), Newnham (1 mile west) and Nately Scures (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (6 miles west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (5 miles east), Aldershot (9 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hook
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Robert May's School. Hook has its own railway station: Hook station. Nearby you’ll also find Odiham Castle (1.6 miles south) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hook include Tundry Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Which survey package you book
There are 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’d like to know.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.