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Drone roof survey in Monkwood, Hampshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Monkwood, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Drone roof survey in Monkwood: what you get
Drones need reasonable weather. High wind or heavy rain rules out a flight, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the weather turns, we’ll 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. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. If you’re worried about debris building up in hidden gutters and tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Monkwood, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Monkwood (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. With a drone, nobody has to go near them.
Steep slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, slipped slates often point to corroded nails. We can see the extent of it from above.
Places near Monkwood
What else we do in Monkwood
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Surveys for landlords and agents in Monkwood
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Questions from Monkwood
Do you cover smaller places like Monkwood?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Monkwood listed or in a conservation area?
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.
How do I book a survey in Monkwood?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
That depends on where the roof is. Inside a flight restriction zone, we need permission first. Allow a little extra time if your home is close to an airport.
Is your drone operator registered?
We are. The CAA has issued us a Flyer ID and an Operator ID, and the drone itself is under 250g, kept within sight on every flight.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a village or hamlet like Monkwood, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A drone record gives you a baseline. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It is useful for planning maintenance over the years. In a small place like Monkwood, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Monkwood
- Prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys on any day of the week
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Drone roof surveys around Monkwood
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
Hinton Ampner House, about 4.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Monkwood. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Take an older house close to Monkwood Mission Church: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Monkwood is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Monkwood, we can come and survey your property. Monkwood is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. There is also a page for Southampton.
We cover every part of the SO24 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Hill Farm Road, Flint Fields and Soame's Lane. We also cover the places around Monkwood: Charlwood (1 mile north-east), West Tisted (1 mile south-west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-west), Kitwood (2 miles north) and Ropley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (15 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Monkwood
A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Red Hill and Shutts Copse.