Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Picket Twenty
Drone roof surveys in Picket Twenty from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
Drone roof survey in Picket Twenty
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Near protected airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and explain why. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. Typical surveys look at moss and weeds taking hold up top and cracked mortar along the ridge, across fragile roofs, tall and steep roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Picket Twenty are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Picket Twenty (SP10, SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Drone roof surveys around Picket Twenty
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. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Picket Twenty means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do. Take an older house close to United Reformed Church: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Picket Twenty is about 1 mile east of Andover, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Picket Twenty can all book drone roof surveys. Picket Twenty is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for drone roof surveys. There is also a page for Southampton.
Here we cover the SP10 and SP11 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We cover properties on Levy Road, London Road and Stalls Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Picket Twenty include the A3093, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Andover Down (1 mile north-east), Finkley Down (1 mile north), Picket Piece (1 mile north-east), Andover (1 mile west) and East Anton (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
What’s near Picket Twenty
In Picket Twenty, that means homes and buildings near Winton Community Academy and Winton Community Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Andover station, roughly 1.8 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, 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 hamlet or village like Picket Twenty, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Picket Twenty: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Picket Twenty?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Picket Twenty within the area you cover?
Yes. Picket Twenty is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What if it is windy or raining on the day?
The flight waits for better weather. Wind and heavy rain are the two things that ground a small drone, so a new date is agreed with you.
Is your drone operator registered?
Yes. We hold both a CAA Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We use a sub-250g drone.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Picket Twenty?
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.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
Take a building like Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Why get it checked now?
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller, whatever height the roof is. Older and listed buildings around Picket Twenty 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 you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
What this survey can’t tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
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Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Let us know the exact address when you book
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
There is a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.