Hampshire · London and the South East
Medstead Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Medstead, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
Prices for drone roof surveys in Medstead
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Medstead
Drones need reasonable weather. Strong wind or heavy rain rules out a flight, because control and safety come first. If the weather turns, we will agree another day. We check the forecast before 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. If you’ve noticed plant growth and moss on the roof and flat roofs on upper floors that hold water, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Places like Medstead can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Medstead (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Finding them now means less to put right. On a bungalow or cottage around Medstead, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Medstead
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Historic houses such as Bentworth Hall, about 2.1 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Medstead goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take an older house close to Church of the Good Shepherd: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Medstead is about 4 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover Medstead and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover Medstead and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We cover every part of the GU34 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on High Street, Five Ash Road and Stoney Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Medstead: Four Marks (1 mile south), South Town (1 mile north-west), Soldridge (1 mile south-west), New Copse (1 mile north) and Hattingley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Alton (4 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Medstead
Medstead’s nearest station is Alton station, roughly 4.4 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Medstead includes Red Hill.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Medstead
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. It is hard to tell from below what has shifted. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
Take a building like Medstead Church of England Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What experience they bring
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. For a survey in Medstead, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Medstead
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
FAQs for Medstead
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Medstead?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Medstead?
Yes. Medstead is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do drone rules differ in central London?
In some places, only with permission. Restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs need NATS permission before a flight. Every address is checked first, and fall back on other viewpoints if we cannot fly.
Do you hold CAA registration for the drone?
Yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. We fly a sub-250g drone and keep it in sight at all times.
Does the drone show the underside of the roof?
No. A drone shows the outside surfaces of the roof in close detail, but it can’t see under the coverings. Where there is safe access, we check the roof space from inside.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when booking.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.