Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Micheldever
Drone roof surveys in Micheldever and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
About our drone roof survey in Micheldever
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where applicable, is also part of our Premium Survey, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. We will tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. Typical surveys look at worn lead at chimneys and walls and debris building up in hidden gutters, on large and complex roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roofs on upper floors.
Villages like Micheldever often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Micheldever (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Micheldever
Photographing a roof from the air doesn’t touch it. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so you see the roof exactly as it is. For older village homes like those around Micheldever, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s 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 it can be reached and seen safely. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Photos and a written report every time
- PI and public liability insurance
Also near Micheldever
More services for Micheldever
Surveys for landlords and agents in Micheldever
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Micheldever
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps. If you look after a building like Micheldever CofE Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Micheldever is about 7 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Micheldever is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Micheldever is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Drone roof surveys in SO21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Duke Street, Barron Close and Rook Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Northbrook (1 mile north-west), East Stratton (2 miles east), Stoke Charity (2 miles west), Hunton (2 miles west) and Micheldever Station (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (7 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (12 miles east).
Near you in Micheldever
In Micheldever, that means homes and buildings near Half Moon and Spread Eagle pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Micheldever station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will say if a specialist is needed.
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Micheldever
Do you cover smaller places like Micheldever?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Micheldever?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
Can the drone do thermal imaging?
The drone gives you detailed photos of the outside of the roof. If you need thermal imaging, it’s part of the Premium Survey, as a separate check.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Micheldever needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What affects the price in Micheldever
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.