Hampshire · London and the South East
Chithurst Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys in Chithurst, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Chimney tops in poor condition
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Chithurst
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
Drone roof survey in Chithurst
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs cannot always be inspected up close. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. Everything we find goes into a report with photos. It’s also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. If we cannot fly, we tell you why. Typical surveys look at flashings that have come away and moss and weeds taking hold up top, on large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Chithurst are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
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.
- Where
- Chithurst (GU31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Airspace, weather and Chithurst roofs
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Cowdray House, about 3.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chithurst. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Chithurst Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Chithurst is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in Chithurst, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Chithurst is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover for drone roof surveys. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the GU31 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We also cover the places around Chithurst: Trotton Marsh (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Rogate (2 miles west), Milland (2 miles north) and Rake (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Chithurst
We work in homes and buildings around The Keeper's Arms Public House. The closest station to Chithurst is Liphook station, roughly 4.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
FAQs for Chithurst
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chithurst?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Chithurst?
Yes, Chithurst is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit typically takes an hour or two for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Is a drone roof survey a thermal survey?
Our drone takes close-up photos of the roof. Thermal imaging is carried out separately, and it’s part of the Premium Survey.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Chithurst?
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. From ground level, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
Take a building like Stedham Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their report turnaround times
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks often start at outlets, edges and around plant. We photograph them closely.
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We will say if a specialist is needed.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Chithurst, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Chithurst, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Chithurst
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. Our report shows the condition of each area. You can tackle the urgent items first. For older village homes like those around Chithurst, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Chithurst
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.