Hampshire · London and the South East
Petersfield Drone Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Petersfield, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
Drone roof survey in Petersfield
We carry out drone roof surveys in Petersfield and across London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We survey fragile roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and large and complex roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots and cracked mortar along the ridge.
For a town like Petersfield, every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map, including zones around airports and prisons. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning every flight. Flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight, as the open category requires.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Petersfield (GU31, GU32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Petersfield
Is my home in Petersfield listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Petersfield?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Petersfield
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Other services in Petersfield
Landlords, agents and block managers in Petersfield
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Airspace, weather and Petersfield roofs
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
Take a building like Petersfield Infant School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Uppark lies about 4.1 miles south-east, so building around Petersfield goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Take an older house close to St Peter's Church: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Petersfield is about 10 miles north of Havant, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Petersfield and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Petersfield. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We work across GU31 and GU32 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on High Street, Station Road and London Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Petersfield include the A3 and A272. Other places close to Petersfield include Sheet (1 mile north-east), Steep (1 mile north), Stroud (2 miles west), Steep Marsh (2 miles north) and Langrish (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (10 miles south), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (10 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Purbrook (10 miles south-west) and Bordon (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Petersfield
In Petersfield, that means homes and buildings near The Petersfield School, The White Hart pub and Morton House School. There is a railway station in Petersfield itself: Petersfield station. Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (less than half a mile south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (less than half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate typically means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Parking in a town like Petersfield is typically simple, but let us know if there is a driveway or any restrictions. The inspection covers what can safely be seen from outside, from windows and from the roof space, and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.