Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Buriton
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Buriton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
Useful tips for Buriton property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Book early if you are near an airport
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to talk through the photos and findings. You can ask about anything that isn’t clear.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
Drone roof survey in Buriton
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail. 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 can’t fly, we tell you why. Typical surveys look at coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and ridge pieces that have lifted, on fragile roofs, chimney stacks and large and complex roofs.
In a small place like Buriton, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Buriton (GU31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a drone roof survey looks like in Buriton
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. 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 photos from the air and thermal images help. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Uppark lies about 3 miles south-east, so building around Buriton goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Buriton is about 2 miles south of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We carry out drone roof surveys in Buriton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Drone roof surveys in GU31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Heatherfield and Petersfield Road. Other places close to Buriton include Weston (1 mile north-west), Nursted (2 miles east), Ramsdean (2 miles north-west), Chalton (3 miles south) and Blendworth (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (8 miles south), Fareham (14 miles south-west), Horndean (5 miles south-west), Alton (12 miles north) and Waterlooville (7 miles south-west).
What’s near Buriton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Nest pub, The Petersfield School and Ditcham Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Petersfield station, roughly 2.1 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (1.8 miles north) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Buriton includes Head Down.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. You can’t see it from the street at all, but a drone shows it clearly.
Chimney stacks
The top of a stack is typically out of view. A drone gets close to the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Buriton
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Debris collects where nobody looks, until water overflows inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
Take a building like Buriton Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Buriton, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Why get it checked now?
It is hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. You get photographs of every part we can see. You can tackle the urgent items first. In a place like Buriton, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Buriton
- Photographs and a written report every time
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
FAQs for Buriton
Are there drone restrictions around Buriton?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Will you come out to Buriton?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.