Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Test Valley, Hampshire
Independent drone roof surveys in Test Valley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Flashings that have come away
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Test Valley
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that can’t be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight isn’t possible, we explain why. We survey chimney stacks, tall and steep roofs and large and complex roofs, and people most often book us about hidden gutters full of leaves and storm damage on steep or tall roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Test Valley may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is 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
- Test Valley (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Test Valley
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
Nearby places to Test Valley
Other services in Test Valley
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect 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 Test Valley can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Drone roof surveys around Test Valley
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St James, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Test Valley is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in Test Valley, the roof can be surveyed. Test Valley is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for drone roof surveys. Reading is in our area too.
We work across SP11 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Ashmansworth (1 mile east), Vernham Street (3 miles west), Upper Green (4 miles north), Inkpen Common (5 miles north) and Hell Corner (5 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (7 miles south), Tadley (13 miles east), Popley (15 miles east), Tidworth (11 miles south-west) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Near you in Test Valley
The countryside around Test Valley includes Pilot Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
From the ground, you are guessing about most of a tall roof. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photos, slope by slope. It’s far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. In a place like Test Valley, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
- A report with photographs
Common questions in Test Valley
How do I find out if my home in Test Valley is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Test Valley within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
What happens if the weather is bad?
We do not fly in high wind or heavy rain. Whether we can fly depends on the conditions on the day. If it’s unsuitable, we’ll agree another date.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Test Valley?
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.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
Historic houses such as Stargroves, about 2.7 miles north, show how far back building around Test Valley goes. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- When you will get the report