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Portsmouth Point Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys across Portsmouth Point, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a smaller place like Portsmouth Point, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Portsmouth Point
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an 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 isn’t safe. We survey chimney stacks, tall and steep roofs and fragile roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are debris building up in hidden gutters and slates or tiles shifted by high winds.
Around Portsmouth Point, lots of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day. Even so, a close-up image frequently shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from the ground misses.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Portsmouth Point (PO1, PO5, PO12)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Airspace, weather and Portsmouth Point roofs
Portsmouth Point lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
For businesses in and around places like Tricorn Centre, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera. Hotels and guest houses near Portsmouth Point cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Portsmouth Point is about 2 miles west of Southsea, in Portsmouth. Whether the building in Portsmouth Point is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Portsmouth, we cover Portsmouth Point and the places around it.
Here we cover the PO1, PO5 and PO12 postcode area for drone roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Park Road, Nobbs Lane and Bath Square. If you are just outside Portsmouth Point, we cover Portsea (1 mile north), Clayhall (1 mile south-west), Haslar (1 mile south-west), Alverstoke (2 miles south-west) and Privett (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hilsea (3 miles north-east), Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (4 miles north-east), Drayton (5 miles north-east) and Farlington (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Portsmouth Point
Typical jobs here are in homes near Charter Academy, Portsmouth Grammar School and Bridge Tavern and the streets around them. Portsmouth Point has its own railway station: Portsmouth Harbour station. A little further out are Southsea Castle (1.2 miles south-east) and Portsmouth Museum And Art Gallery (within half a mile east). Open spaces near Portsmouth Point include Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Portsmouth Point?
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until water overflows inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
The streets around a church like Portsmouth Garrison church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How soon the report will arrive
Common questions in Portsmouth Point
Is Portsmouth Point within the area you cover?
Yes, Portsmouth Point is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Portsmouth Point?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
When you need someone else
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
Surveys for landlords and agents in Portsmouth Point
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Tell us the exact address as you book
- Move stored items away from the hatch
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly where each defect is, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly in autumn. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.