Hampshire · London and the South East
Quarley Drone Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out drone roof surveys in Quarley, with photos and a clear written report.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Standing water on a flat roof
Quarley: your questions answered
Will you come out to Quarley?
Yes, Quarley is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Quarley is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Does your drone take thermal images?
The drone gives you detailed photos of the outside of the roof. Thermal imaging comes with the Premium Survey, as a separate check.
Do drone rules differ in central London?
Central London has restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs, where flights need permission from NATS. We check before every flight and seek permission where needed.
What if my home is near an airport?
Flight restriction zones around protected airports need permission from the airport or air traffic control before any flight. We check your address and ask for permission where it’s required. If it isn’t given, we inspect by other means.
What if it’s 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 we’d move the date with you, or look from other safe viewpoints if you’d rather.
Drone roof survey in Quarley: what you get
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it can’t see inside. Where there’s safe access, we look in the loft space too, since that is where leaks and condensation often show first. Together, the two give a fuller picture. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. If there is no safe loft access, the report says so. We’re frequently asked to look into debris building up in hidden gutters and tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack, on tall and steep roofs, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors.
In a village or hamlet like Quarley, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Quarley (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. Drone photos are included where we could fly.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.
Why it is worth a survey now in Quarley
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. Looking from above picks up the early signs. In a small place like Quarley, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Quarley
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
What we look for on each type of roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. A drone avoids that.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Blocked outlets in hidden gutters cause many leaks. Outlets and any debris around them are photographed.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Around Quarley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Quarley
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Older slates and tiles break easily, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Michael, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What insurance they carry
Drone roof surveys around Quarley
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. 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.
For any home in Quarley, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Quarley is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Quarley is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Hampshire, we cover Quarley and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Surveys in SP11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Park Lane and Etwall and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Fox (1 mile east), Grateley (1 mile south), Amport (2 miles east), Thruxton (2 miles north-east) and Palestine (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Andover (6 miles east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles north-west), Weeke (15 miles south-east) and Stanmore (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Quarley
The closest station to Quarley is Grateley station, roughly 1.6 miles south. Nearby you will also find Ludgershall Castle (4.6 miles north) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles east). The countryside around Quarley includes Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks