Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Newfound, Hampshire
Drone roof surveys in Newfound, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Flying and imaging in Newfound
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you look after a building such as Oakley Infant School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Malls, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St John's, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Newfound is about 3 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Bookings from Newfound are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
All of RG23 is covered for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Fox Lane, Dellfield and Foxmoor Close, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Oakley (1 mile south-west), Worting (1 mile east), Buckskin (1 mile east), Kempshott (2 miles south-east) and Ibworth (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (3 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (11 miles south-east) and Yateley (15 miles east).
Near you in Newfound
Around Newfound, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Fox pub and Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, about 3.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Malls (3.5 miles east) and Willis Museum (3.5 miles east). Not far away are Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
How a drone roof survey works in Newfound
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. If we can’t fly, we tell you why. We survey fragile roofs, tall and steep roofs and large and complex roofs, and people most often book us about outlets choked with leaves and silt and lead work pulling away at abutments.
In a village or hamlet like Newfound, 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. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Newfound (RG23)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Newfound
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Tell us the exact address when you book
Keep the photos with your property records. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly in autumn. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
Why act early in Newfound
A drone record gives you a baseline. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It helps when you plan ahead. Outbuildings and barns around Newfound are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Newfound
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A report with photographs
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. The drone covers the roof area by area, so nothing is skipped.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. The drone sees them without touching them, so the survey doesn’t add damage.
Questions from Newfound
Is drone flying allowed in Newfound?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newfound?
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.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
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The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Newfound, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the 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.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
For a price for your roof in Newfound, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.