Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in The Hangers, Hampshire
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in The Hangers. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
Signs you need a drone roof survey in The Hangers
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
Anyone responsible for a site like Bishops Waltham Infant School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- When you will get the report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Drone roof survey in The Hangers
Our price is from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where it applies, is also part of our Premium Survey, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. If a drone will not help on your roof, we’ll say so. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. We survey fragile roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and valleys and parapet gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away and moss and weeds taking hold up top.
Somewhere as small as The Hangers, 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 ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- The Hangers (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Drone roof surveys around The Hangers
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. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
For any home in The Hangers, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
The Hangers is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Whether the building in The Hangers is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
We survey roofs across SO32 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Dean (1 mile west), Upper Swanmore (1 mile south-east), Swanmore (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles south) and Droxford (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles south-east).
Near you in The Hangers
We work in homes and buildings around Swanmore College of Technology, among other places. The closest station to The Hangers is Botley station, roughly 4.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.6 miles south-west). The countryside around The Hangers includes Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- A structural engineer’s report
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
The Hangers questions
How do I find out if my home in The Hangers is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Are there drone restrictions around The Hangers?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you climb onto every 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.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a hamlet or village like The Hangers, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. 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.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks frequently start at outlets, edges and around plant. We photograph them closely.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. It is almost impossible to see from the ground, but it’s plain to see from the air.
Landlords, agents and block managers in The Hangers
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.