Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Soldridge, Hampshire
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out drone roof surveys in Soldridge, with photos and a clear written report.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Soldridge, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
How a drone roof survey works in Soldridge
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Near protected airports like 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 can’t fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and tell you. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters, and people most often book us about cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots and debris building up in hidden gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Soldridge, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Soldridge (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Soldridge
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Airspace, weather and Soldridge roofs
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Historic houses like Bentworth Hall, about 2.8 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Soldridge goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Soldridge is about 5 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Soldridge can all book drone roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Soldridge is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for drone roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
All of GU34 is within our area for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Upper Soldridge Road, Rookwood Lane and Soldridge Road. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Medstead (1 mile north-east), Four Marks (1 mile east), South Town (1 mile north), Hattingley (2 miles north) and New Copse (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south) and Alton (5 miles north-east).
Around Soldridge
Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Barton Castle (2.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Red Hill.
Questions from Soldridge
Do you cover smaller places like Soldridge?
Yes, Soldridge is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Soldridge?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. You will then get the report by email.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
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.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What we’re asked to look at in Soldridge
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until it causes a leak inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Flashings that have come away
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you live in an older home near Church of the Good Shepherd, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will the report include photos?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.