Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Crawley, Hampshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Crawley, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Drone roof survey in Crawley
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. 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 survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we are there to survey. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, tall and steep roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and people most often book us about debris building up in hidden gutters and storm damage on steep or tall roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Crawley, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Crawley (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Crawley
Is drone flying allowed in Crawley?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Crawley?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: 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.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to talk through the photos and findings. You can ask about anything that isn’t clear.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor airflow lets condensation build up, and it’s something only an inside check will show. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges and hips
Loose ridge pieces can be lifted in a storm. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. You cannot see it from the street at all, but it’s plain to see from the air.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Crawley
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Towns and villages near Crawley
More services for Crawley
Airspace, weather and Crawley roofs
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Whatever the street in Crawley, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Crawley is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. We carry out drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Crawley and nearby. Crawley is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: SO21. We also cover the places around Crawley: Worthy Down (3 miles east), South Wonston (3 miles east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles north-east), Barton Stacey (4 miles north) and Springvale (4 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (8 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south).
Near you in Crawley
In Crawley, that means homes and buildings near Fox And Hounds Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Winchester station, roughly 4.5 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Winchester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Crawley include Winnall Moors.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Crawley
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. The drone covers the surface area by area, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
Look out for signs like these:
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Crawley needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Crawley, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.