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Drone roof survey in Hill Head, Hampshire
Drone roof surveys in Hill Head, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hill Head
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. Strong wind or a downpour rules out a flight, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the weather turns, we will agree another day. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. If you’re worried about blistered or cracked flat roof coverings and storm damage on steep or tall roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Hill Head may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Hill Head (PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
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Drones, thermal imaging and Hill Head roofs
Hill Head 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 a downpour. Solent Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Crofton Hammond Infant School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Fareham Shopping Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Hill Head is about 3 miles south-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Surveys in Hill Head work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Hill Head is one of the places in Hampshire where we work for drone roof surveys. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We work across PO14 for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Elsfred Road, Osborne View Road and Cottes Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Hill Head, we cover Stubbington (1 mile north-east), Little Posbrook (1 mile north-west), Titchfield (2 miles north), Catisfield (2 miles north) and Heathfield (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (4 miles east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-east), Horndean (11 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Hill Head
Typical jobs here are in homes near Crofton School, Stubbington House School and The Osborne View pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Hill Head is Fareham station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles north) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s West of the River Alver.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Let us know what you want to see
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly where each defect is, so their quotes cover the same ground.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Hill Head, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys and parapet gutters
Blocked outlets in hidden gutters cause many leaks. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. Photos show how the covering is wearing.
Common questions in Hill Head
Will you come out to Hill Head?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Are there drone restrictions around Hill Head?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Solent Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What we are asked to look at in Hill Head
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. From the ground, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
The streets around a church such as Holy Rood Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- A structural engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors