Portsmouth · London and the South East
Cosham Drone Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a drone roof survey in Cosham and across Portsmouth.
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
About our drone roof survey in Cosham
Drone roof surveys are available in Cosham and throughout London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. You get a written report with close-up photos and recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey large and complex roofs, chimney stacks and tall and steep roofs, and people most often book us about flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and eroded pointing on a chimney stack.
Around Cosham, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Cosham (PO6, PO3, PO2)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If the flue needs a specialist, we’ll tell you.
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Spotting them early stops them falling.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Airspace, weather and Cosham roofs
Cosham is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
With Warblington Castle about 4.4 miles east, the area around Cosham has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself. For businesses in and around places like Tricorn Centre, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera.
Cosham is about 2 miles south-west of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. Whether the building in Cosham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Portsmouth, large and small.
We cover every part of PO6, PO3 and PO2 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Dean Road, Park Lane and Elgin Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. With the A397 close by, Cosham is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Cosham include Wymering (1 mile north-west), Hilsea (1 mile south), Drayton (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north-east) and Paulsgrove (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (3 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west), Portsmouth Point (4 miles south-west) and Fratton (3 miles south).
Near you in Cosham
Around Cosham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The First Post pub, Alexandra Park and Springfield School, among other places. Cosham has its own railway station: Cosham station. A little further out are Tricorn Centre (2.9 miles south) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
Common questions in Cosham
Is Cosham within the area you cover?
Yes, Cosham 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 Cosham is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. That includes checking the site and the weather before take-off.
Will the drone film my neighbours?
Privacy is taken seriously on every flight. We photograph your roof, not your neighbours’ property. Letting neighbours know ahead of time helps.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
How do I book a survey in Cosham?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
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How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a survey in Cosham, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in Cosham
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Problems in those places often go unseen until they leak, which is why owners turn to a drone.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
The streets around a church like Church of St Philip are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price