Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Kentsboro, Hampshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Kentsboro and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on any day of the week.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Kentsboro
Will you come out to Kentsboro?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is drone flying allowed in Kentsboro?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
About our drone roof survey in Kentsboro
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photographs of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight isn’t possible, we explain why. We survey tall and steep roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and fragile roofs, and people most often book us about blocked valleys and parapet gutters and storm damage on steep or tall roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Kentsboro are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Kentsboro (SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price drone roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. They’ll see exactly where each defect is.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Kentsboro
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For any home in Kentsboro, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Kentsboro is about 5 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Kentsboro, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Hampshire, we cover Kentsboro. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
We cover every part of SO20 for drone roof surveys. Local streets include Mead Park Square, Upper Mead and Lower Mead, all of which we cover. We also cover Over Wallop (2 miles south-west), Middle Wallop (2 miles south-west), Nether Wallop (2 miles south), Fox (2 miles north) and Red Rice (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Kentsboro
Kentsboro’s nearest station is Grateley station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-east). The countryside around Kentsboro includes Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Older roofs in small places like Kentsboro can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kentsboro
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Common roof problems in Kentsboro
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Older slates and tiles break easily, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Flashings that have come away
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
Around Kentsboro, each roof gets the same safe, thorough look, and the findings in plain words.
Before you book anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one