Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Old Basing
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a drone roof survey in Old Basing and across Hampshire.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
About our drone roof survey in Old Basing
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. The camera stays on your roof, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it’s worth letting them know about the visit. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. Typical surveys look at ridge pieces that have lifted and lifted or split lead flashings, on tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and large and complex roofs.
Around Old Basing, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Old Basing (RG24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Old Basing
Are there drone restrictions around Old Basing?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Old Basing?
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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Places near Old Basing
What else we do in Old Basing
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Old Basing, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- 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.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about parking before the day
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Drone roof surveys around Old Basing
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. With The Vyne about 3.3 miles north-west, Old Basing sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Festival Place, big, flat commercial roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images help most. If you live in an older home near 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 such as Old Basing Infant School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Old Basing is about 3 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We carry out drone roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Old Basing and nearby. Old Basing is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for drone roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
All of RG24 is covered for drone roof surveys. Local streets include The Street, London Road and Paulet Place, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Lychpit (1 mile west), Mapledurwell (1 mile east), Andwell (1 mile east), Water End (2 miles east) and Chineham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles west), Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Old Basing
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Costello School, Eastrop Park and The Crown Public House and the streets around them. Old Basing’s nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 2 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Festival Place (1.9 miles west) and Basing House (less than half a mile west). Open spaces near Old Basing include Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
Surveys for landlords and agents in Old Basing
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Roof by roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, slipped slates often point to corroded nails. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
How we price drone roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.