Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Whitchurch, Hampshire
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Whitchurch. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
How a drone roof survey works in Whitchurch
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors, and the problems we are asked to look at most are hidden gutters full of leaves and slipped or missing slates on a high roof.
Even in a smaller place like Whitchurch, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Whitchurch (RG28)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. Our report shows the condition of each area, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can tackle the urgent items first. Around Whitchurch, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
Why book us in Whitchurch
- A written report with photographs
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a smaller place like Whitchurch, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Checking the roof from the ground
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Drone roof surveys in Whitchurch: local notes
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Whitchurch Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Take an older house close to Church of All Hallows: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Whitchurch is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Whitchurch, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. There’s also a page for Southampton.
Every address in RG28 is covered for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on London Road, Station Road and London Street or a nearby road, we can survey it. Whitchurch sits on or near the B3400, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile east), Freefolk (1 mile east), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south) and Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Tadley (12 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (12 miles east).
Around Whitchurch
In Whitchurch, that means homes and buildings near The Red House Public House and Testbourne Community School. The nearest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
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.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. The drone sees them without touching them, so the survey does not add damage.
FAQs for Whitchurch
Is drone flying allowed in Whitchurch?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you cover smaller places like Whitchurch?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Also near Whitchurch
What else we do in Whitchurch
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
What affects the price in Whitchurch
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Height and safe access
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.