Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Heathfield, Hampshire
Drone roof surveys across Heathfield, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
What we can’t see
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
Drone roof survey in Heathfield
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it’s worth letting them know about the visit. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. Common reasons to book are lifted or split lead flashings and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots, across fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and chimney stacks.
Around Heathfield, a good many roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. The parts you can’t see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that cannot be judged properly from the ground.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Heathfield (PO15, PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It is useful for planning maintenance over the years. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Heathfield, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Heathfield
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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 between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. A visit to a smaller place like Heathfield is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- 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.
- 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
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
When to book a survey in Heathfield
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
For hotels and guest houses around Heathfield, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Drones, thermal imaging and Heathfield roofs
Heathfield is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ranvilles Infant School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you live in an older home near St Columba, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Heathfield is about 1 mile west of Fareham, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Heathfield as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Hampshire, we cover Heathfield and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
All of PO15 and PO14 is within our area for drone roof surveys. You will find streets like Oak Road, Peak Lane and The Avenue, all of which we cover. Other places close to Heathfield include Catisfield (1 mile west), Titchfield (1 mile west), Funtley (1 mile north), Titchfield Park (2 miles north-west) and Little Posbrook (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles west).
Near you in Heathfield
In Heathfield, that means homes and buildings near Fishermans Arms and The Henry Cort Community College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 0.9 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (1.6 miles east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Heathfield include Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
Heathfield: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Heathfield?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Heathfield listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does the drone show the underside of the roof?
No. A drone shows the outside surfaces of the roof in close detail, but not the loft or the underside. Where there is safe access, we check the loft space from inside.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
Keep the photos with your property records. They give you something to compare against later.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.