Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Perham Down, Hampshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Perham Down, with photos and a written report.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Drones, thermal imaging and Perham Down roofs
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
If you live in an older home near Church of St James, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Perham Down is about 7 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover Perham Down and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We survey roofs across the SP11 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Perth Road, Somme Road and Upnor Close, and we cover them all. Other places close to Perham Down include Great Shoddesden (1 mile east), Ludgershall (1 mile north), Tidworth (1 mile west), Kimpton (2 miles south-east) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (7 miles east), Whitchurch (13 miles east), East Anton (7 miles east), Picket Piece (8 miles east), Picket Twenty (8 miles east) and Finkley Down (8 miles east).
Near you in Perham Down
Perham Down’s nearest station is Grateley station, roughly 4.9 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (1.3 miles north). Not far away are Quarley Hill.
Drone roof survey in Perham Down: what you get
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and tell you. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. We survey chimney stacks, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and people most often book us about plant growth and moss on the roof and tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack.
Older buildings in small places like Perham Down may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, 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.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Perham Down (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Perham Down
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What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If the flue needs a specialist, we will tell you.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Perham Down
To price your survey, we look at:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. They’ll see exactly where each defect is.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
What we are asked to look at in Perham Down
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. You can’t see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Flashings that have come away
Anyone responsible for a site like The Wellington Academy will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Rural addresses near Perham Down can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
FAQs for Perham Down
Is Perham Down within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Perham Down is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do drone rules differ in central London?
In some places, only with permission. Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs have restricted areas that need NATS permission. Every address is checked first, and fall back on other viewpoints if we can’t fly.
Will the drone film my neighbours?
We point the camera at your roof only. Neighbouring homes and gardens aren’t the subject, and flights are kept short. It’s useful to tell neighbours beforehand.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Perham Down
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.