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Drone Roof Survey in Emsworth
Need a drone roof survey in Emsworth? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Many commercial roofs have fragile sheets or roof lights. With a drone, nobody has to go near them.
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.
How a drone roof survey works in Emsworth
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. Safety comes first on every visit. If you are worried about slates or tiles shifted by high winds and standing water on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on valleys and parapet gutters, tall and steep roofs and large and complex roofs alike.
In smaller places like Emsworth, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from ground level. The parts you can’t see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. Both depend on the weather on the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from the ground misses.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Emsworth (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Common roof problems in Emsworth
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. It’s hard to tell from below what has shifted. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St James, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
Common questions in Emsworth
How do I find out if my home in Emsworth is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Emsworth?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you cover Emsworth?
Yes. We cover Emsworth and the rest of West Sussex. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Emsworth?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Why act early in Emsworth
Photographing a roof from the air doesn’t touch it. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so the survey does not create new problems. With lower homes, common in places like Emsworth, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Airspace, weather and Emsworth roofs
Emsworth is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind off 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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
If you look after a building like St James Church of England Controlled Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Warblington Castle, about 1.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Emsworth. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Emsworth is about 2 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Emsworth and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Emsworth is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
We survey roofs across PO10 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Beacon Square and Seagull Lane. Emsworth sits on or near the A27 and A259. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Lumley (1 mile east), Westbourne (1 mile north-east), Denvilles (1 mile west), Southbourne (1 mile east) and Warblington (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (8 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Emsworth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Kings Arms, Eames Farm and Bourne Community College. There is a railway station in Emsworth itself: Emsworth station. Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (within half a mile south). Not far away are Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
Useful tips for Emsworth property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
There’s a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. For a survey in Emsworth, 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.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- We also look inside the loft space where it’s safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.