Hampshire · London and the South East
Kempshott Drone Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Kempshott, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kempshott
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Kempshott. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
About our drone roof survey in Kempshott
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. Strong wind or a downpour rules out a flight, because control and safety come first. If the day turns out unsuitable, we’ll talk about another date or inspect what we can by other means. We check the forecast ahead of the visit and again on site. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are chimney tops in poor condition and standing water on a flat roof.
In smaller places like Kempshott, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day. Close-up images frequently show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that cannot be judged properly from ground level.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Kempshott (RG22, RG23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Kempshott
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. You can’t see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
For an older house near a landmark such as Saint Mark's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What experience they bring
- Their report turnaround times
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Drone roof surveys in Kempshott: local notes
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. With The Vyne about 4.9 miles north-east, Kempshott sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Shop and office owners around The Malls may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. Anyone responsible for a site like Kempshott Junior School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Kempshott is about 2 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We provide drone roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Kempshott. Kempshott is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of RG22 and RG23 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Roman Road, Aster Road and Osprey Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Buckskin (1 mile north), Hatch Warren (1 mile south-east), Worting (1 mile north), Brighton Hill (1 mile east) and South Ham (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (15 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Landmarks near Kempshott
Typical jobs here are in homes near Brighton Hill Community School and Coppice Spring School. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, about 2.8 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Willis Museum (2.6 miles north-east) and The Malls (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
Questions from Kempshott
Is my home in Kempshott listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Are there drone restrictions around Kempshott?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, 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 Kempshott?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. A visit to a smaller place like Kempshott is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Related advice
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly where each defect is.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Poor airflow lets condensation build up, and it’s something only an inside check will show. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow.
Places near Kempshott
What else we do in Kempshott
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
From the air, a lean or a loose pot is easy to see. We record what we find with photos.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Outlets, edges and roof plant are common problem areas. We photograph them closely.