Portsmouth · London and the South East
Hilsea Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Hilsea, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
About our drone roof survey in Hilsea
Drone roof surveys are available in Hilsea and throughout London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey fragile roofs, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates on a high roof and eroded pointing on a chimney stack.
Even in a smaller place like Hilsea, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Hilsea (PO2, PO3, PO6)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Check there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Book early if you are near an airport
File the report and photos with your home documents. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Every so frequently, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. The underside frequently shows problems before the outside does. Take photos of any changes.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hilsea
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Flying and imaging in Hilsea
Hilsea 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 can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you run a business near Tricorn Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. Take a building like Gatcombe Park Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. With Warblington Castle about 4.7 miles east, the area around Hilsea has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
Hilsea is about 2 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We cover Hilsea and the rest of Portsmouth, as part of our work across London and South East England. Hilsea is one of the places in Portsmouth we cover for drone roof surveys.
Every address in PO2, PO3 and PO6 is covered for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Vita Road, Conan Road and Arras Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Cosham (1 mile north), North End (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile south-west), Wymering (1 mile north) and Rudmore (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Southsea (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west) and Portsmouth Point (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Hilsea
In Hilsea, that means homes and buildings near Alexandra Park, Trafalgar School and Coach and Horses pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hilsea station, roughly 0.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include World War I Remembrance Centre (0.8 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Hilsea includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
FAQs for Hilsea
Is Hilsea within the area you cover?
Yes. Hilsea is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Hilsea is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
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. We look in the loft from inside where it is safe.
Will the drone film my neighbours?
We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying, not on neighbouring gardens or windows. We only survey what the owner has asked us to. If your roof is shared, it helps to tell your neighbours about the visit.
Does the weather affect a drone survey?
Bad weather means no flight. Wind and heavy rain are the two things that ground a small drone, so a new date is agreed with you, or look from other safe viewpoints if you’d rather.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Hilsea
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What else we do in Hilsea
Why get it checked now?
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. Arranging work in a smaller place like Hilsea is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hilsea
- Visits on any day of the week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A written report with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Hilsea, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.