Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Privett, Hampshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Privett, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Why get it checked now?
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It’s useful for planning maintenance over the years. Around Privett, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A written report with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
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Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Privett
We carry out drone roof surveys in Privett and across London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. You get a written report with close-up photographs and recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates on a high roof and damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Privett, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Privett (GU34)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Privett, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
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. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Privett questions
Is drone flying allowed in Privett?
Usually 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. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
How do I find out if my home in Privett is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. The report follows by email.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Common roof problems in Privett
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. It’s hard to tell from below what has shifted. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
Flying and imaging in Privett
The wider area around Privett has a long history of building, with Hinton Ampner House about 5 miles west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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.
Privett is about 5 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Privett is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Privett and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in GU34 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Church Road and Merepond Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Bailey Green (1 mile north-west), Filmore Hill (1 mile west), West Tisted (2 miles north-west), Monkwood (2 miles north) and Drayton (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south) and Alton (8 miles north).
Around Privett
The closest station to Privett is Petersfield station, roughly 4.7 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Petersfield Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Privett include Pidham Hill and Shutts Copse.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Privett
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Outlets, edges and roof plant are common problem areas. We photograph them closely.
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.