Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Yateley
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Yateley, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
Surveys for landlords and agents in Yateley
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Yateley
We carry out drone roof surveys in Yateley and across London and the South East, subject to airspace checks and the weather. We fly on any day of the week. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us. If you’ve noticed lead work pulling away at abutments and vegetation in valleys and gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around a town like Yateley, steep roofs, tall gables and rear slopes are frequently hidden from the ground. A drone can take close-up photos of them, and thermal imaging can show patterns of heat loss or trapped moisture. Both depend on the weather on the day. Rear slopes over back additions are a common example, as they’re rarely visible from the street.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Yateley (GU46)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Yateley
Is my home in Yateley listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Yateley?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Yateley is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Yateley?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Is your drone operator registered?
Yes, we are. The CAA has issued us a Flyer ID and an Operator ID, and the drone itself is under 250g.
Will the drone film my neighbours?
No, the camera is kept on your roof. Neighbouring homes and gardens aren’t the subject. It helps to tell neighbours beforehand.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Common roof problems in Yateley
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.
Look out for signs like these:
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Chimney tops in poor condition
Take a building like Yateley School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Questions to ask before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
What we cannot see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Yateley
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
Also near Yateley
What else we do in Yateley
Flying and imaging in Yateley
Blackbushe Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Yateley is about 4 miles north-west of Farnborough, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Yateley, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property. Yateley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. There is also a page for Reading.
We survey roofs across GU46 for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Hall Lane, Calcott Park and Wistaria Lane and the roads around them. With the B3272 close by, Yateley is easy for us to reach for drone roof surveys. We also cover the places around Yateley: Darby Green (1 mile east), Eversley Cross (1 mile north-west), Little Sandhurst (1 mile north-east), Minley (2 miles south) and Eversley Centre (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles south-west), Farnborough (4 miles south-east), Fleet (4 miles south), Aldershot (7 miles south-east), Alton (14 miles south-west) and Tadley (13 miles west).
Around Yateley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Dog & Partridge pub, Cranford Park Primary and Ambarrow Court. For rail, the closest station is Sandhurst station, about 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Staff College Museum (3.6 miles east) and Pinewood Hospital (3.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Horseshoe Lake and Hitches Hill.
Roof by roof
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. We record what we see of their condition.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Valleys and parapet gutters are hidden from the street. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Parking in a town like Yateley is normally simple, but let us know if there is a driveway or any restrictions. The inspection covers everything that’s safely in view from outside, from windows and from the roof space.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
From ground level, you’re guessing about most of a tall roof. Close-up photos show what’s really there. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. Around Yateley, water from a roof defect often goes unseen for a while, such as the loft insulation, the top of a wall or the roof timbers. By the time a stain appears on a ceiling, there’s more to put right.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% of customers satisfied
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.