Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Waltham Chase
We carry out drone roof surveys in Waltham Chase and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
Drone roof survey in Waltham Chase: what you get
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We will tell you if a drone isn’t the right tool for your roof. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. If you’ve noticed blocked valleys and parapet gutters and flashings that have come away, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Waltham Chase are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Waltham Chase (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Waltham Chase
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
If you live in an older home near Waltham Chase Methodist Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a building such as St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Waltham Chase is about 5 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Waltham Chase can all book drone roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Waltham Chase is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for drone roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SO32 is within our area for drone roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Chase Grove, Club House Lane and Sandy Hill Close, and we cover them all. Other places close to Waltham Chase include Bishop's Waltham (2 miles north), Curdridge (2 miles south-west), Ashton (3 miles north), Durley Street (3 miles north-west) and Durley (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Waltham Chase
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Black Dog pub and Swanmore College of Technology and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Botley station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.7 miles south). The countryside around Waltham Chase includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
How we price drone roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a village or hamlet like Waltham Chase, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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FAQs for Waltham Chase
Is drone flying allowed in Waltham Chase?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
How do I find out if my home in Waltham Chase is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What a drone roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Tell us the exact address when booking
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
There is a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside frequently shows problems before the outside does. Photograph anything new.
Also near Waltham Chase
What else we do in Waltham Chase
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from the ground. A drone gets close to the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A drone record gives you a baseline. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It is useful for planning maintenance over the years. Older and listed buildings around Waltham Chase may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Waltham Chase
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
See our cost guide and two real surveys.