Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Forton
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Forton. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
How a drone roof survey works in Forton
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Near protected airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If permission isn’t given, we inspect by other means and tell you. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. Typical surveys look at cracked mortar along the ridge and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, across flat roofs on upper floors, tall and steep roofs and chimney stacks.
Older cottages and houses around Forton may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. 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’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Forton (PO12, PO13)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor airflow lets condensation build up. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Common questions in Forton
Are there drone restrictions around Forton?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Solent Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Forton?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How do I book a survey in Forton?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Forton
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.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Nearby places to Forton
Other services in Forton
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a smaller place like Forton, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What a drone roof survey looks like in Forton
Forton is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Solent Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight.
For businesses in and around places like Tricorn Centre, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. Hotels and guest houses near Forton cannot easily close rooms for a leak. The streets around a church such as St John the Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Forton is about 1 mile south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. We visit Forton as part of our work across Hampshire, for homes and businesses alike. Our Hampshire coverage includes Forton and the places around it.
We work across PO12 and PO13 for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Lee Road, Ford Road and Lees Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Gosport (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile north-east), Elson (1 mile north), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Forton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Trafalgar pub, Brune Park Community School and St Vincent College, among other places. Forton’s nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.5 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Portchester Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Not far away are West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks