Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Hill Brow, Hampshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Hill Brow, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks often start at outlets, edges and around plant. They’re all captured in close-up.
About our drone roof survey in Hill Brow
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from ground level. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. If a drone is not the right tool, we’ll say so. If you are worried about chimney tops in poor condition and ridge and hip pieces working loose, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Villages like Hill Brow often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Hill Brow (GU33)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Hill Brow, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Common roof problems in Hill Brow
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Debris collects where nobody looks, until it causes a leak inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Flashings that have come away
If you look after a building such as Liss Junior School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
Flying and imaging in Hill Brow
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Rake Mission Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Hill Brow is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. In Hill Brow, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Hampshire coverage includes Hill Brow and the places around it. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: GU33. We cover properties on London Road, Plantation Road and Malvern Road and the roads around them. Hill Brow is on the B2070, so it is easy for us to get to. If you’re just outside Hill Brow, we cover Durford Wood (1 mile west), Liss (1 mile north-west), West Liss (1 mile north-west), Rake (1 mile north-east) and The Mint (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Around Hill Brow
In Hill Brow, that means homes and buildings near Whistle Stop pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Liss station, about 1.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Bear Museum (3.4 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hill Brow include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
Common questions in Hill Brow
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hill Brow?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Hill Brow?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. The written report follows by email.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
Your report arrives by email, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Each finding is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.