Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Shalden Green
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Shalden Green and the rest of Hampshire. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the location and extent of every problem, so their quotes cover the same ground.
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.
About our drone roof survey in Shalden Green
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. We do not fly in high wind or heavy rain, because control and safety come first. If the day turns out unsuitable, we will talk about another date or inspect what we can by other means. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have gone and debris building up in hidden gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Shalden Green 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Shalden Green (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Shalden Green
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. We fly from ground level and bring the camera close to the roof.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Flashings that have come away
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
For any home in Shalden Green, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Before you book anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if a specialist is needed.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. A drone avoids that.
Common questions in Shalden Green
Will you come out to Shalden Green?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is drone flying allowed in Shalden Green?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Lasham Airfield is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. The report follows by email.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Shalden Green
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, it typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Older roofs in small places like Shalden Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- We also look inside the roof space where it’s safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What we can’t see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Shalden Green
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
What a drone roof survey looks like in Shalden Green
Shalden Green is about 2 miles from Lasham Airfield, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Hall Place, about 3.1 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Shalden Green. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Shalden Green is about 3 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We carry out drone roof surveys in Shalden Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Shalden Green is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Reading.
All of GU34 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in Shalden (1 mile south), Southrope (2 miles north-west), Bagmore (2 miles west), Burkham (3 miles west) and Bentworth (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (3 miles south-east) and Petersfield (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Shalden Green
In Shalden Green, that means homes and buildings near The Golden Pot pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Shalden Green is Alton station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Gliding Heritage Centre (0.9 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.