Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in High Cross, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in High Cross, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
How a drone roof survey works in High Cross
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. We don’t fly in strong wind or heavy rain, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the weather turns, we will agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. We check the forecast before the visit and again on site. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. If you’ve noticed lead work pulling away at abutments and outlets choked with leaves and silt, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like High Cross, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- High Cross (GU32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A drone record gives you a baseline. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It helps when you plan ahead. In a place like High Cross, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Photos and a written report every time
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in High Cross
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Common questions in High Cross
Do you cover smaller places like High Cross?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in High Cross?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in High Cross?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Will you photograph next door’s garden?
We point the camera at your roof only. Neighbouring homes and gardens are not the subject. A quick word with the neighbours is a good idea.
Can you fly a drone in central London?
Central London has restricted areas where NATS permission is needed. If permission is not possible, we inspect by other means and explain what we could see.
Also near High Cross
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What a drone roof survey looks like in High Cross
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Take a building like Froxfield Church of England Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Peter, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
High Cross is about 3 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Roofs in High Cross get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. High Cross is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in GU32 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include High Cross Lane, Dellfield and Deans Dell, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around High Cross: Froxfield Green (1 mile south-west), Oakshott (2 miles north-east), Langrish (2 miles south), Stroud (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south) and Petersfield (3 miles south-east).
Around High Cross
High Cross’s nearest station is Petersfield station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east. A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Bear Museum (3.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near High Cross can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
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.
Helping us price your survey
We will normally ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are frequently seen by nobody. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. It is almost impossible to see from ground level, but it’s plain to see from the air.