Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Westley, Hampshire
Drone roof surveys in Westley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
About our drone roof survey in Westley
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It is also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. If we cannot fly, we tell you why. If you’ve noticed blistered or cracked flat roof coverings and blocked valleys and parapet gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters alike.
Older buildings in small places like Westley may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Westley (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. We record what we see of their condition.
Leave it or get it looked at?
On a tall building, problems are often found only when water comes in. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. Looking from above picks up the early signs. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Westley, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Westley
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
What affects the price in Westley
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Let us know what you want to see
- Move stored items away from the hatch
We email the report to you, with close-up photographs from the flight. Each finding is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Photograph anything new.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Westley
Do you cover smaller places like Westley?
Yes, Westley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Westley is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Westley?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Places near Westley
Also in Westley
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Older rural homes like those around Westley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- 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
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What a drone roof survey looks like in Westley
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Sparsholt Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Stephen, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Westley is about 4 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Bookings from Westley are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Westley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: SO21. Whether your property is on Hillside Road, Library Lane and Chute Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Westley: Sparsholt (1 mile south-east), Littleton (2 miles east), Harestock (3 miles east), Weeke (3 miles east) and Oliver's Battery (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south) and Hedge End (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Westley
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough Inn, among other places. The closest station to Westley is Winchester station, roughly 3.4 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Winchester Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Westley includes Winnall Moors.