Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Kingsley
Drone roof surveys in Kingsley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
How a drone roof survey works in Kingsley
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or isn’t safe, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. Ahead of the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. We will tell you if another approach would work better. If you are worried about flashings that have come away and ridge and hip pieces working loose, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Kingsley are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Kingsley (GU35)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a hamlet or village like Kingsley, a postcode doesn’t 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.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Let us know the exact address when booking
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit, and whether work has done its job.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, especially in autumn. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
Flying and imaging in Kingsley
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Mill Chase Academy, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Kingsley is about 4 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. We carry out drone roof surveys in Kingsley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Kingsley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Here we cover the GU35 postcode area for drone roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Forge Road, Woodfield and Churchfields and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Kingsley: Sleaford (1 mile east), Pinewood Village (1 mile south), Frithend (2 miles north-east), Bordon (2 miles south) and Lindford (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Around Kingsley
We work in homes and buildings around The New Inn. The closest station to Kingsley is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 3 miles north. Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Kingsley include Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kingsley
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Kingsley questions
Are there drone restrictions around Kingsley?
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. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you cover smaller places like Kingsley?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Kingsley?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. Our report shows the condition of each area. That helps you put the work in order. For older village homes like those around Kingsley, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
How we price drone roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.