Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in South Harting, Hampshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in South Harting. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
About our drone roof survey in South Harting
Prices start from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where it applies, is also part of our Premium Survey, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. If a drone will not help on your roof, we will say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. If you are worried about slates or tiles shifted by high winds and debris building up in hidden gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like South Harting, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- South Harting (GU31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Drone roof surveys in South Harting: local notes
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Historic houses like Uppark, about 1.2 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around South Harting goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
South Harting is about 3 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in South Harting and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the GU31 postcode area for drone roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on The Square, Smithfield and Mill Lane. We also cover East Harting (1 mile east), Nyewood (2 miles north-east), Elsted (2 miles east), Compton (3 miles south) and Dumpford (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Around South Harting
In South Harting, that means homes and buildings near The Ship Inn and the streets around them. South Harting’s nearest station is Petersfield station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near South Harting include Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Check the loft can be reached
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. They’ll see exactly where each defect is, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Photograph anything new.
Questions from South Harting
Is my home in South Harting listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in South Harting?
That depends on where the roof is and on 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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Prices for drone roof surveys in South Harting
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere like South Harting needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate typically means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Outlets, edges and roof plant are common problem areas. We photograph them closely, as far as the flight allows.
Towns and villages near South Harting
Also in South Harting
Why get it checked now?
Photographing a roof from the air does not touch it. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so you see the roof exactly as it is. In a small place like South Harting, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in South Harting
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Common roof problems in South Harting
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
Look out for signs like these:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Anyone responsible for a site like Harting CofE Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey will not cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their report turnaround times