Hampshire · London and the South East
Over Wallop Drone Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Over Wallop? We carry out drone roof surveys in Over Wallop and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Drone roof survey in Over Wallop: what you get
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, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. Everything we find goes into a written report with photographs. It’s also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight isn’t possible, we explain why. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, large and complex roofs and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
Villages like Over Wallop frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Over Wallop (SO20)
- Wider area
- 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
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges and hips
Loose ridge pieces can be lifted in a storm. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. You can’t see it from the street at all, but it is plain to see from the air.
What you can safely check yourself
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs. As for time on site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. For a village or hamlet like Over Wallop, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Towns and villages near Over Wallop
Other services in Over Wallop
Why act early in Over Wallop
A drone record gives you a baseline. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It’s useful for planning maintenance over the years. Older cottages and farmhouses around Over Wallop can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Over Wallop
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Airspace, weather and Over Wallop roofs
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
The streets around a church like Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Over Wallop is about 7 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Over Wallop and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Over Wallop is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for drone roof surveys. Southampton is in our area too.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Station Road, King Lane and King Lane Cottages. Close by, we survey roofs in Middle Wallop (1 mile south-east), Kentsboro (2 miles north-east), Nether Wallop (2 miles south-east), Fox (3 miles north) and Amport (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Around Over Wallop
Around Over Wallop, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Hart Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Grateley station, roughly 2 miles north-west. The countryside around Over Wallop includes Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
Common questions in Over Wallop
Are there drone restrictions around Over Wallop?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Over Wallop?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How much is a survey?
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.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Common roof problems in Over Wallop
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. You can’t see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Problems in those places often go unseen until they leak.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Take a building like Wallop Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. Drone photographs are included where we could fly.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow.