Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Oliver's Battery
Need a drone roof survey in Oliver's Battery? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
For a price for drone roof surveys in Oliver's Battery, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
How a drone roof survey works in Oliver's Battery
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from ground level. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. Ahead of the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. If a drone is not the right tool, we will say so. We survey tall and steep roofs, large and complex roofs and fragile roofs, and people most often book us about flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and debris building up in hidden gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Oliver's Battery, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Oliver's Battery (SO22)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Oliver's Battery
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. We record the signs of age we can see.
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Shut pets inside while we fly
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to talk through the photographs and findings. You can ask about anything that isn’t clear.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Oliver's Battery questions
Is my home in Oliver's Battery listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Oliver's Battery?
Yes. Oliver's Battery is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Does your drone take thermal images?
Our drone survey is about close-up photos. If you need thermal imaging, it’s part of the Premium Survey.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
Sometimes, with permission. Airports like Gatwick, Luton and Southampton have flight restriction zones, where the airport or air traffic control must give permission first. Without it, we inspect from other safe viewpoints.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Why get it checked now?
From the ground, you are guessing about most of a tall roof. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photographs, slope by slope. It is far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. Older and listed buildings around Oliver's Battery may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A written report with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Drones, thermal imaging and Oliver's Battery roofs
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
Take an older house close to Saint Mark's: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Oliver's Battery is about 2 miles south-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Oliver's Battery is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Oliver's Battery is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Southampton is in our area too.
Drone roof surveys in SO22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Momford Road, Austen Avenue and Sunnydown Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Oliver's Battery is on the A3090, so it is easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Badger Farm (1 mile east), Stanmore (1 mile north-east), St Cross (1 mile east), Compton (2 miles south) and Winchester (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (5 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (4 miles south) and Hedge End (9 miles south).
What’s near Oliver's Battery
Around Oliver's Battery, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St. Cross Park and Kings' School. Oliver's Battery’s nearest station is Shawford station, roughly 1.9 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Winchester Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (0.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. For a village or hamlet like Oliver's Battery, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Common roof problems in Oliver's Battery
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. It’s hard to tell from below what has shifted. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
Anyone responsible for a site like Olivers Battery Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether you get a written report with photos