Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Overton
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Overton, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Wind damage high on the roof
What affects the price in Overton
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Overton
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. We never fly where it isn’t safe. Typical surveys look at loose ridge and hip tiles and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots, across large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks.
Around Overton, a good many roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. The parts you cannot see, like rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that cannot be judged properly from ground level.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Overton (RG25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a smaller place like Overton, 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 and let us know about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Other services in Overton
Common questions in Overton
Is my home in Overton listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Overton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is your drone operator registered?
Yes. We hold both a CAA Flyer ID and an Operator ID. The drone we use weighs under 250g.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Let us know what you want to see
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Check the loft can be reached
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to talk through the photographs and findings. You can ask about anything that is not clear.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
Drone roof surveys around Overton
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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Overton is about 7 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We carry out drone roof surveys in Overton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Overton is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in RG25 is within our area for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and London Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Overton, we cover Southington (1 mile west), Quidhampton (1 mile north), Laverstoke (2 miles south-west), Freefolk (2 miles west) and Deane (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (7 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (9 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Overton
Around Overton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Greyhound pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Overton station, roughly 0.8 miles north.
Common roof problems in Overton
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
Anyone responsible for a site like Overton Church of England Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- When you will get the report
- Whether the price includes VAT