Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Newtown, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out drone roof surveys in Newtown, with photos and a clear written report.
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Questions from Newtown
Are there drone restrictions around Newtown?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover smaller places like Newtown?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Newtown?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What’s in the report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
About our drone roof survey in Newtown
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs cannot always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. Everything we find goes into a written report with photos. It is also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. Common reasons to book are cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and lead work pulling away at abutments, across tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Newtown may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Newtown (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
From the air, a lean or a loose pot is easy to see. Each defect is photographed for the report.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. A drone avoids that, so the survey does not add damage.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you contact us
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Newtown
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Airspace, weather and Newtown roofs
Newtown lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Newtown Soberton Infant School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Newtown is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Newtown is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Newtown is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: PO17. Whether your property is on Church Road, Hundred Acres Road and Ingoldfield Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Southend (1 mile north-east), Soberton Heath (1 mile north), Hoe Gate (1 mile east), Hipley (1 mile south-east) and Woodend (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (7 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (5 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
Near you in Newtown
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bold Forester Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Newtown is Portchester station, roughly 4.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Knowle Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Nearby places to Newtown
Also in Newtown
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere as small as Newtown, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs