Hampshire · London and the South East
Liphook Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Liphook. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
Airspace, weather and Liphook roofs
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Bohunt School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Liphook is about 8 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We carry out drone roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Liphook and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Guildford is in our area too.
All of GU30 is within our area for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include London Road, Station Road and Childerstone Close, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Liphook: Weavers Down (1 mile west), Conford (1 mile north-west), Passfield (2 miles north-west), Milland (3 miles south) and Longmoor (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
What’s near Liphook
Around Liphook, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Green Dragon Public House and Liphook Infant School, among other places. Liphook’s nearest station is Liphook station, about 0.5 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
How a drone roof survey works in Liphook
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. We never fly where it is not safe. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, chimney stacks and large and complex roofs, and people most often book us about ridge pieces that have lifted and damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below.
Around Liphook, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Liphook (GU30)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Liphook
Will you come out to Liphook?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Liphook?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Liphook?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
Sometimes, with permission. Airports such as Gatwick, Luton and Southampton have flight restriction zones, and a flight inside one needs the airport’s or air traffic control’s say-so. If permission is not given, the roof is inspected from other safe viewpoints.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Photographing a roof from the air doesn’t touch it. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so the survey does not create new problems. With lower homes, common in places like Liphook, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Liphook
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Liphook
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
What we are asked to look at in Liphook
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. It is hard to tell from below what has shifted. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Wind damage high on the roof
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary's Church Centre, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How soon the report will arrive
Nearby places to Liphook
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How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Liphook, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the roof space where it’s safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.