Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Kimpton, Hampshire
Drone roof surveys across Kimpton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Standing water on a flat roof
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Kimpton, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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How a drone roof survey works in Kimpton
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If permission isn’t given, we inspect by other means and explain why. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. Common reasons to book are ridge and hip pieces working loose and cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below, on tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and chimney stacks.
Villages like Kimpton often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high 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 is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Kimpton (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. Photos show how the covering is wearing.
Chimney stacks
From the air, a lean or a loose pot is easy to see. Each defect is photographed for the report.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Kimpton
Is Kimpton within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is drone flying allowed in Kimpton?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. 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.
How do I book a survey in Kimpton?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Useful tips for Kimpton property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
The Premium Survey report comes 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. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
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What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
What a drone roof survey looks like in Kimpton
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. 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.
Whatever the street in Kimpton, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Kimpton is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Kimpton, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Hampshire, we cover Kimpton and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: SP11. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Cow Lane, Deacon Road and Down Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Great Shoddesden (1 mile north), Perham Down (2 miles north-west), Ludgershall (2 miles north-west), Tidworth (3 miles west) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (5 miles east), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Harestock (15 miles south-east), Overton (15 miles east) and Picket Piece (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Kimpton
For rail, the closest station is Grateley station, about 3.9 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (2.6 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles east). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.