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Drone roof survey in South Town, Hampshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for South Town, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
Drone roof survey in South Town
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. Safety comes first on every visit. If you’ve noticed debris building up in hidden gutters and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and flat roofs on upper floors alike.
Some older homes in villages like South Town 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, 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- South Town (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in South Town
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. It is hard to tell from below what has shifted. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- When you’ll get the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Book early if you are near an airport
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. They’ll see exactly where each defect is, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Every so frequently, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Photograph anything new.
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Common questions in South Town
Are there drone restrictions around South Town?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover smaller places like South Town?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What we look for on each type of roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Valleys and parapet gutters are hidden from the street. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
Surveys for landlords and agents in South Town
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around South Town often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Drone roof surveys around South Town
The wider area around South Town has a long history of building, with Bentworth Hall about 1.4 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Medstead Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
South Town is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover South Town and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Every address in GU34 is covered for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Church Lane and Green Stile or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include New Copse (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile west), Medstead (1 mile south-east), Soldridge (1 mile south) and Holt End (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (10 miles south-east).
What’s near South Town
For rail, the closest station is Alton station, roughly 4.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (2.2 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.4 miles east). For a walk, there is King's Hill.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs