Hampshire · London and the South East
Filmore Hill Drone Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Filmore Hill. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
How a drone roof survey works in Filmore Hill
Drones need reasonable weather. We don’t fly in strong wind or a downpour, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the day turns out unsuitable, we will talk about another date or inspect what we can by other means. We check the forecast before the visit and again on site. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. Common reasons to book are slipped or missing slates on a high roof and ridge pieces that have lifted, across tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and fragile roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Filmore Hill, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Filmore Hill (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
From the ground, you’re guessing about most of a tall roof. Close-up photos show what’s really there. It’s far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. In a small place like Filmore Hill, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Filmore Hill
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- PI and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- A report with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Around Filmore Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. 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.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Your questions about drone roof surveys in Filmore Hill
Will you come out to Filmore Hill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is my home in Filmore Hill listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Does the drone show the underside of the roof?
No. It shows what’s on the outside. Leaks, damp timbers and condensation frequently show first from inside, so we inspect the loft space as well where access is safe.
What if my home is near an airport?
Sometimes, with permission. Airports such as Gatwick, Luton and Southampton have flight restriction zones, and a flight inside one needs the airport’s or air traffic control’s say-so. Without it, we inspect from other safe viewpoints.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Drones, thermal imaging and Filmore Hill roofs
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Holy Trinity Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Filmore Hill is about 6 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Filmore Hill, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in GU34 is within our area for drone roof surveys. We also cover the places around Filmore Hill: Bailey Green (1 mile east), Privett (1 mile east), West Tisted (1 mile north-west), Monkwood (2 miles north) and West Meon (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (11 miles west), Havant (13 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (14 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles west).
Near you in Filmore Hill
Nearby you will also find Petersfield Community Hospital (5.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Shutts Copse and Pidham Hill.
Towns and villages near Filmore Hill
Also in Filmore Hill
What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If the flue needs a specialist, we’ll tell you.
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Filmore Hill
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Filmore Hill. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
What we’re asked to look at in Filmore Hill
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. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
Hinton Ampner House lies about 4.2 miles west, so building around Filmore Hill goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Before booking anyone
- When you’ll get the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey