Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Stoke, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Stoke, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Drone roof survey in Stoke: what you get
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or isn’t safe. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. If a drone is not the right tool, we’ll say so. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs on upper floors and large and complex roofs, and people most often book us about flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack.
Somewhere as small as Stoke, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Stoke (PO11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for drone roof surveys in Stoke
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Stoke: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Stoke?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stoke?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
How do I book a survey in Stoke?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you work in Stoke?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Stoke included.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Stoke
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Stoke and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Places near Stoke
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How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Around Stoke, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful 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.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- 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.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Let us know what you want to see
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible, alongside the other checks in the package.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Stoke
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Debris collects where nobody looks, until water overflows inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
If you look after a building such as The Hayling College, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What follow-up you get after the report
How the survey changes by roof type
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate typically means nail fatigue. We can see the extent of it from above.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
Drones, thermal imaging and Stoke roofs
Stoke is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Historic houses such as Warblington Castle, about 1.8 miles north, show how far back building around Stoke goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Stoke is about 3 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. Surveys in Stoke work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Stoke is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for drone roof surveys.
Drone roof surveys in PO11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Havant Road, Rogers Mead and Northwood Lane. Stoke is on the A3023, which makes it simple to reach. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in North Hayling (1 mile east), Tye (1 mile east), Northney (1 mile north-east), Langstone (1 mile north) and Warblington (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (13 miles north).
What’s near Stoke
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Maypole pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Stoke is Warblington station, roughly 2.4 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (1.8 miles north) and Havant Museum (2.1 miles north). For a walk, there is Hayling Billy.