Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Hurstbourne Priors
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Drone roof surveys in Hurstbourne Priors, with photos and a clear written report.
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
About our drone roof survey in Hurstbourne Priors
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it is worth letting them know about the visit. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. We survey chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roofs on upper floors, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings.
In a small place like Hurstbourne Priors, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Hurstbourne Priors (RG28)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Hurstbourne Priors
On a tall building, problems are frequently found only when water comes in. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. Looking from above picks up the early signs. Outbuildings and barns around Hurstbourne Priors are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book us in Hurstbourne Priors
- An independent look at the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. You cannot see it from the street at all, but it’s plain to see from the air.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. The drone sees them without touching them.
Drones, thermal imaging and Hurstbourne Priors roofs
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. 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. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If you look after a building such as Testbourne Community School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Take an older house close to Church of St Andrew: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Hurstbourne Priors is about 5 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Surveys in Hurstbourne Priors work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Across Hampshire, we cover Hurstbourne Priors. Southampton is in our area too.
All of RG28 is within our area for drone roof surveys. We also cover Firgo (2 miles south-east), Whitchurch (2 miles north-east), Wells-in-the-Field (3 miles north-east), St Mary Bourne (3 miles north) and Freefolk (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles east), Winchester (11 miles south), Andover (5 miles west), Tadley (14 miles north-east), Hyde (10 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
Around Hurstbourne Priors
We work in homes and buildings around The Cricketers Inn. The nearest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.4 miles west). The countryside around Hurstbourne Priors includes Anton Lakes.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. On timing, it normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Hurstbourne Priors, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- 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
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Hurstbourne Priors: your questions answered
Will you come out to Hurstbourne Priors?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is drone flying allowed in Hurstbourne Priors?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. The written report follows by email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
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What else we do in Hurstbourne Priors
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Landlords and letting agents in Hurstbourne Priors book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Make sure there is room outside for the drone to take off
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. Drone photos are included where we could fly.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly in autumn. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.