Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Vernham Dean, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Vernham Dean, with photographs and a written report.
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Chimney tops in poor condition
Drone roof survey in Vernham Dean: what you get
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it cannot see under the coverings or into the loft. Where there is safe access, we look in the loft space too, since that is where leaks and condensation often show first. Inside and out together tell you far more. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. If there is no safe loft access, the report says so. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are vegetation in valleys and gutters and storm damage on steep or tall roofs.
Villages like Vernham Dean often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Vernham Dean (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Vernham Dean, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Drones, thermal imaging and Vernham Dean roofs
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. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Vernham Dean is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. If you’re in Vernham Dean, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Vernham Dean is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for drone roof surveys. Reading is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: SP11. That includes homes and businesses on Bulpits Hill and Back Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Woodside (1 mile west) and Bagshot (6 miles north). Larger places within reach include Andover (7 miles south), Tidworth (8 miles south-west), Ludgershall (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (9 miles south-east), East Anton (6 miles south) and Oakley (15 miles east).
Around Vernham Dean
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The George Inn. Open spaces near Vernham Dean include Inkpen Hill.
Vernham Dean: your questions answered
Is Vernham Dean within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Vernham Dean is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is your drone operator registered?
We are. The CAA has issued us a Flyer ID and an Operator ID, and we fly a drone that weighs under 250g.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The conditions on the day decide whether a flight goes ahead. We will not fly in strong wind or heavy rain. If the weather turns, we will discuss another date.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when booking.
What about my neighbours’ privacy?
We take care around neighbouring homes. We photograph your roof, not your neighbours’ property. It’s worth telling neighbours about the flight.
Leave it or get it looked at?
From ground level, you’re guessing about most of a tall roof. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photographs, slope by slope. It is far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. Older and listed buildings around Vernham Dean may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Vernham Dean
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Vernham Dean and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What affects the price in Vernham Dean
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Vernham Dean?
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
Common reasons to book include:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
If you look after a building such as Vernham Dean Gillum's Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
How the survey changes by roof type
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.