Portsmouth · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Kingston, Portsmouth
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Drone roof surveys in Kingston.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
FAQs for Kingston
Are there drone restrictions around Kingston?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Do you cover smaller places like Kingston?
Yes, Kingston is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Kingston?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kingston
We carry out drone roof surveys in Kingston and across London and the South East, subject to airspace checks and the weather. We fly seven days a week. 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, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat roof and lead work pulling away at abutments, across tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
Around Kingston, 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. Both depend on the weather on the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that cannot be judged properly from ground level.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Kingston (PO1, PO3, PO4)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. The drone sees them without touching them, so the survey does not add damage.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are often seen by nobody. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. A visit to a smaller place like Kingston is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
More services for Kingston
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kingston
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Drones, thermal imaging and Kingston roofs
Kingston is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Kingston. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
If you look after a building like Miltoncross Academy, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Hotels and guest houses near Kingston can’t easily close rooms for a leak. If you live in an older home near Church of St Cuthbert, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Kingston is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. In Kingston, as across Portsmouth, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Portsmouth coverage includes Kingston.
Every address in PO1, PO3 and PO4 is within our area for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road, all of which we cover. Kingston is on the A288, which makes it simple to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Fratton (1 mile south-west), Baffins (1 mile north-east), Copnor (1 mile north), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west) and Landport (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
What’s near Kingston
Around Kingston, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Langstone Infant School, Graham Arms and Alexandra Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Fratton station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (1 mile west) and St Mary's Hospital (under half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Kingston
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.