Hampshire · London and the South East
Leigh Park Drone Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Leigh Park. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
Drone roof survey in Leigh Park
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it cannot see under the coverings or into the loft. Where there is safe access, we look in the loft space too, because the underside tells its own story. Inside and out together tell you far more. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. Where the loft can’t be reached safely, we note it. Typical surveys look at tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below, across flat roofs on upper floors, fragile roofs and large and complex roofs.
Places like Leigh Park can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Leigh Park (PO9)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Leigh Park
Leigh Park is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
Take a building like Riders Infant School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Francis, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Leigh Park is about 1 mile north of Havant, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Leigh Park and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We work across the PO9 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Riders Lane, Iping Avenue and Sunwood Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Havant (1 mile south), Durrants (1 mile north-east), Denvilles (1 mile south-east), Rowlands Castle (2 miles north-east) and Langstone (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles south-west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west).
Around Leigh Park
We work in homes and buildings around St Albans Church and Park Community School. The nearest railway station is Havant station, about 1 mile south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Warblington Castle (1.9 miles south-east) and Havant Museum (1.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Large commercial roofs cover a lot of ground. The drone covers the roof area by area, so nothing is skipped.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Valleys and parapet gutters are hidden from the street. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.
Towns and villages near Leigh Park
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What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Common roof problems in Leigh Park
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. The drone covers the surface area by area, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
Warblington Castle, about 1.9 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Leigh Park. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Homes around Leigh Park often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Leigh Park
Is my home in Leigh Park listed or in a conservation area?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Leigh Park within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How long does a drone roof survey take?
Typically, it takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Pre-flight checks of the site and the weather are part of that.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.