Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Nursted, Hampshire
A careful look at the roof at your property in Nursted, with photos and a written report.
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere as small as Nursted, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Nursted, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
About our drone roof survey in Nursted
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it can’t see inside. Where there’s safe access, we look in the loft space too, since that’s where leaks and condensation often show first. Inside and out together tell you far more. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. If there is no safe loft access, the report says so. Typical surveys look at hidden gutters full of leaves and flashings that have come away, on fragile roofs, tall and steep roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Nursted are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Nursted (GU31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Nursted
Do you cover smaller places like Nursted?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Nursted?
Typically 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 strong wind or heavy rain.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Airspace, weather and Nursted roofs
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have 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. The wider area around Nursted has a long history of building, with Uppark about 2.5 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Nursted is about 2 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Nursted and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: GU31. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Buriton (2 miles west), Weston (2 miles west), Ramsdean (3 miles west), Chalton (4 miles south-west) and West Marden (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (12 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
What’s near Nursted
The closest station to Nursted is Petersfield station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Clanfield Earthwork (3.8 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Nursted includes Oakham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
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.
Chimney stacks
From the air, a lean or a loose pot is easy to see. We record what we find with photos.
Nearby places to Nursted
What else we do in Nursted
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in Nursted, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Nursted
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. From ground level, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
If you look after a building such as The Petersfield School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. Drone photos are included where we could fly, alongside the other checks in the package.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone survey can show what has shifted.