Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Haslar
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out drone roof surveys in Haslar, with photos and a clear written report.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Chimney tops in poor condition
Drone roof survey in Haslar
Drones need reasonable weather. We do not fly in strong wind or heavy rain, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the day turns out unsuitable, we’ll talk about another date or inspect what we can by other means. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. We survey fragile roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and tall and steep roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slipped or missing slates on a high roof and wind damage high on the roof.
Somewhere as small as Haslar, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. 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 in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Haslar (PO12)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Haslar
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
Places near Haslar
What else we do in Haslar
Landlords, agents and block managers in Haslar
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Photographing a roof from the air does not touch it. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so the survey does not create new problems. In a place like Haslar, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Haslar
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Flying and imaging in Haslar
Haslar lies within about 1 mile of the sea, 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 strong wind or heavy rain. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
Shop and office owners around Tricorn Centre may find that big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most. Take a building like Haselworth Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Haslar is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Haslar, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Haslar is one of the places in Hampshire where we work.
All of PO12 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Froude Road, Military Road and Monckton Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Clayhall (1 mile north-west), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (2 miles north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Haslar
In Haslar, that means homes and buildings near The Fighting Cocks pub, Bay House School and St Vincent College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tricorn Centre (2.3 miles north-east) and Southsea Castle (1.8 miles east). Not far away are West of the River Alver.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. You cannot see it from the street at all, but a drone shows it clearly.
Chimney stacks
From the air, a lean or a loose pot is easy to see. We record what we find with photos.
When to book a survey in Haslar
Many roofs are never seen properly from ground level. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Problems in those places frequently go unseen until they leak.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Chimney tops in poor condition
If you live in an older home near St Francis, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long the report takes to arrive
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Haslar can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Haslar questions
Is Haslar within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Haslar listed or in a conservation area?
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.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Does the weather affect a drone survey?
The conditions on the day decide whether a flight goes ahead. We will not fly in strong wind or a downpour. We will talk through the options if the day turns bad.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is a drone roof survey a thermal survey?
The drone gives you detailed photos of the outside of the roof. Thermal imaging comes with the Premium Survey, as a separate check.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.