Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Picket Piece
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Picket Piece. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
About our drone roof survey in Picket Piece
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If we can’t fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and explain why. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. If you’ve noticed chimney tops in poor condition and wind damage high on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, tall and steep roofs and large and complex roofs alike.
Even in a smaller place like Picket Piece, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Picket Piece (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Picket Piece
Other services in Picket Piece
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Picket Piece
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. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. 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.
If you look after a building like Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Whatever the street in Picket Piece, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Picket Piece is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We carry out drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Picket Piece and the surrounding area. Across Hampshire, we cover Picket Piece and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
All of SP11 is within our area for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Locksbridge Road, Wyke Court and Galbraith Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Picket Piece: Finkley Down (1 mile west), Andover Down (1 mile south), Finkley (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west) and East Anton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Near you in Picket Piece
Typical jobs here are in homes near Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy and the streets around them. Picket Piece’s nearest station is Andover station, roughly 2.4 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Picket Piece include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Picket Piece
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Picket Piece
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Picket Piece?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you cover smaller places like Picket Piece?
Yes, Picket Piece is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Let us know what you want to see
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to go through what the drone showed. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, so small faults are dealt with early.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Picket Piece, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Parking around Picket Piece is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, 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
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.