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Drone roof survey in Milland, Hampshire
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Milland from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Drone roof survey in Milland: what you get
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, since that is where leaks and condensation often show first. Together, the two give a fuller picture. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. If there’s no safe loft access, the report says so. If you’ve noticed ponding and splits on a high flat roof and blocked valleys and parapet gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Villages like Milland frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Milland (GU30)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Milland
Is my home in Milland listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is drone flying allowed in Milland?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Milland?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Roof by roof
Large commercial roofs
Many commercial roofs have fragile sheets or roof lights. With a drone, nobody has to go near them.
Steep slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, slipped slates frequently point to corroded nails. We can see the extent of it from above.
When to book a survey in Milland
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Flashings that have come away
Take a building like Hollycombe Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey will not cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Milland can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
Drones, thermal imaging and Milland roofs
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Tuxlith Chapel, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Cowdray House, about 4.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Milland. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Milland is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Milland is one of many places we visit across Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Milland and the places around it. There is also a page for Guildford.
Every address in GU30 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Milland Lane, Mill Vale Meadows and Drakeleys Field or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Milland include Trotton Marsh (1 mile south), Borden (2 miles south-west), Rake (2 miles west), Chithurst (2 miles south) and Rogate (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (15 miles south-west) and Petersfield (6 miles west).
What’s near Milland
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Rising Sun pub. The nearest railway station is Liphook station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Community Hospital (4.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Wheeler's Down and Lynchmere Commons.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Milland
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Also near Milland
What else we do in Milland
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters