Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Privett, Hampshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Privett, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check the loft can be reached
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
We email the report to you, with close-up photographs from the flight. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
Drone roof survey in Privett: what you get
Drone roof surveys are available in Privett and throughout London and South East England, subject to airspace checks and the weather. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. 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. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about lead work pulling away at abutments and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings.
In smaller places like Privett, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. The parts you cannot see, like rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from the ground misses.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Privett (PO12, PO13)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Privett
Is drone flying allowed in Privett?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Privett is about 3 miles from Solent Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is Privett within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
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Do you need a drone roof survey in Privett?
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. You cannot see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Problems in those places often go unseen until they leak, which is why owners turn to a drone.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
The streets around a church like St Faith's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. A visit to a smaller place like Privett is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
How to book
For a price for drone roof surveys in Privett, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Flying and imaging in Privett
Privett is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. Solent Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight.
If you look after a building like Gomer Infant School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Privett means lost rooms as well as repairs.
Privett is about 1 mile south-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. We visit Privett as part of our work across Hampshire. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small.
Drone roof surveys in PO12 and PO13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Bay Road, Gomer Lane and Vectis Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Privett: Alverstoke (1 mile south-east), Clayhall (1 mile south-east), Haslar (2 miles south-east), Portsmouth Point (2 miles east) and Portsea (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (9 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Privett
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wiltshire Lamb pub, Bay House School and St Vincent College and the streets around them. The closest station to Privett is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.3 miles east. A little further out are Tricorn Centre (3.1 miles east) and Search (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Privett includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
What we look for on each type of roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. A drone avoids that.
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. With a drone, nobody has to go near them.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Privett
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks