Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Newnham, Hampshire
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out drone roof surveys in Newnham and across Hampshire.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
How a drone roof survey works in Newnham
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it cannot see inside. Where there is safe access, we look in the loft space too, since that’s where leaks and condensation frequently show first. Together, the two give a fuller picture. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. Where the loft can’t be reached safely, we note it. We’re often asked to look into debris building up in hidden gutters and moss building up on slopes and in gutters, across chimney stacks, tall and steep roofs and fragile roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Newnham may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Newnham (RG27)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a drone roof survey in Newnham?
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and some sheet roofs are fragile. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Flashings that have come away
Take an older house close to Church of St. Nicholas: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you get a written report with photos
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Newnham, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Common questions in Newnham
How do I find out if my home in Newnham is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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 Newnham?
Yes, Newnham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Newnham?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
What we look for on each type of roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. From the air, every course of slates or tiles can be seen, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. We record what we see of their condition.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
What else we do in Newnham
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Airspace, weather and Newnham roofs
About 4.6 miles west lies The Vyne, a reminder of how long the area around Newnham has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Newnham is about 5 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cover Newnham and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. Newnham is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for drone roof surveys. There is also a page for Reading.
We cover every part of the RG27 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Tylney Lane, Newnham Lane and Ridge Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Nately Scures (1 mile south), Hook Common (1 mile south-east), Up Nately (1 mile south), Hook (1 mile east) and Warnborough Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Newnham
The closest station to Newnham is Hook station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Odiham Castle (1.9 miles south-east) and Basing House (2.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Dogmersfield Lake and Tundry Hill.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Check the loft can be reached
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. They’ll see exactly where each defect is.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, so small faults are dealt with early.