Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Rowlands Castle
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Drone roof surveys in Rowlands Castle.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
How a drone roof survey works in Rowlands Castle
We carry out drone roof surveys in Rowlands Castle and across London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly seven days a week. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We survey chimney stacks, fragile roofs and tall and steep roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and worn lead at chimneys and walls.
Even in a smaller place like Rowlands Castle, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Rowlands Castle (PO9)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Towns and villages near Rowlands Castle
What else we do in Rowlands Castle
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Tell us the exact address as you book
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
Keep the photos with your property records. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation, and it is something only an inside check will show. Check insulation does not block the airflow.
How we price drone roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Flying and imaging in Rowlands Castle
Rowlands Castle is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind near 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 strong wind or a downpour. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
With Warblington Castle about 3 miles south, the area around Rowlands Castle has a long history. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Church on the Green, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Rowlands Castle is about 2 miles north-east of Havant, in Hampshire. We carry out drone roof surveys in Rowlands Castle for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Rowlands Castle is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the PO9 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Stansted Close, College Close and Redhill Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Rowlands Castle include Durrants (1 mile south), Leigh Park (2 miles south-west), Havant (2 miles south-west), Denvilles (2 miles south) and Westbourne (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (10 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles west), Petersfield (8 miles north) and Purbrook (3 miles south-west).
Around Rowlands Castle
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Robin Hood Inn and the streets around them. Rowlands Castle has its own railway station: Rowlands Castle station. Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (2.7 miles south). Open spaces near Rowlands Castle include Compton Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
FAQs for Rowlands Castle
Is my home in Rowlands Castle listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Will you come out to Rowlands Castle?
Yes. Rowlands Castle is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Does your drone take thermal images?
No, the drone survey is photographic. Thermal imaging is a separate check in the Premium Survey, and its findings are checked with moisture readings.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Do drone rules differ in central London?
Central London has restricted areas where NATS permission is needed. Where we can’t fly, we use other safe vantage points.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Parking around Rowlands Castle is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Common roof problems in Rowlands Castle
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Problems in those places frequently go unseen until they leak, which is why owners turn to a drone.
Problems we come across often include:
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
Take a building like Havant Academy: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their drone registration, if they fly one