Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Preston Candover
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Preston Candover. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
Drone roof survey in Preston Candover: what you get
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. Everything we find goes into a photo-illustrated written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. If we can’t fly, we tell you why. If you’ve noticed ponding and splits on a high flat roof and plant growth and moss on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Preston Candover are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Preston Candover (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Preston Candover
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Drone roof surveys in Preston Candover: local notes
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. 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 can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St. Mary the Virgin, 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. Take a building like Preston Candover Church of England Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Preston Candover is about 7 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Preston Candover and the rest of Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Preston Candover. There’s also a page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG25 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Stenbury Drive, Farriers Close and Garden Close. If you are just outside Preston Candover, we cover Upper Wield (2 miles south-east), Brown Candover (2 miles south-west), Totford (3 miles south-west), Northington (4 miles south-west) and Bighton (5 miles south). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (7 miles east) and Petersfield (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Preston Candover
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Purefoy Arms Public House, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (2.4 miles south). For a walk, there’s Farleigh Hill.
When to book a survey in Preston Candover
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Older slates and tiles break easily, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Hall Place, about 3.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Preston Candover. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Large commercial roofs cover a lot of ground. The drone covers the roof area by area.
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Preston Candover, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Photograph anything new.
FAQs for Preston Candover
Will you come out to Preston Candover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Preston Candover?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
Near airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, London City and Stansted, flight restriction zones apply. We check your address and ask for permission where it’s required. If it isn’t given, we inspect by other means.
Does the drone show the underside of the roof?
No. It sees only the outer surfaces. Leaks, damp timbers and condensation often show first from inside, so we check the loft too where we can.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Does the weather affect a drone survey?
The conditions on the day decide whether a flight goes ahead. Strong wind and heavy rain both rule out flying. We’ll talk through the options if the day turns bad.