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Drone roof survey in Crockerhill, Hampshire
Wondering about the roof at a property in Crockerhill? You can book a drone roof survey in Crockerhill and across Hampshire, with plain-English findings.
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Flashings that have come away
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Crockerhill
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their track record with similar roofs
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Crockerhill
We carry out drone roof surveys in Crockerhill and across 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. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We are often asked to look into lifted or split lead flashings and cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below, across large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and tall and steep roofs.
In a small place like Crockerhill, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Crockerhill (PO17)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Crockerhill
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
Why it is worth a survey now in Crockerhill
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. In a small place like Crockerhill, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Drones, thermal imaging and Crockerhill roofs
Crockerhill is within about 3 miles 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 high wind or heavy rain. 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.
Take a building like The Henry Cort Community College: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. For businesses in and around places such as Fareham Shopping Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Crockerhill is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. In Crockerhill, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Drone roof surveys in PO17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Crockerhill include Welborne (1 mile west), Wickham Common (1 mile north-east), North Fareham (1 mile south), Hundred Acres (2 miles north-east) and North Boarhunt (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (14 miles west).
Landmarks near Crockerhill
Crockerhill’s nearest station is Fareham station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Knowle Hospital (1 mile west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Crockerhill
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Questions from Crockerhill
Will you come out to Crockerhill?
Yes, Crockerhill is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Are there drone restrictions around Crockerhill?
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, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
How do I book a survey in Crockerhill?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What else we do in Crockerhill
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Crockerhill can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.