Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Steep Marsh, Hampshire
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Steep Marsh, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
How a drone roof survey works in Steep Marsh
We carry out drone roof surveys in Steep Marsh and across London and the South East, 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. You get a written report with close-up photographs and recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Common reasons to book are moss building up on slopes and in gutters and ponding and splits on a high flat roof, on tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and fragile roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Steep Marsh may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Steep Marsh (GU32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Steep Marsh, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Nearby places to Steep Marsh
Other services in Steep Marsh
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Steep Marsh
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Why it’s worth a survey now in Steep Marsh
Photographing a roof from the air does not touch it. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so the survey does not create new problems. Around Steep Marsh, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Visits on any day of the week
- Package prices that include VAT
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are frequently seen by nobody. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Flying and imaging in Steep Marsh
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Steep Marsh is about 2 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Steep Marsh is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: GU32. Close by, we survey roofs in Steep (1 mile south), Oakshott (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Petersfield (2 miles south) and Hawkley (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Steep Marsh
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cricketers Inn and The Petersfield School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Petersfield station, roughly 1.7 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (2 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Common questions in Steep Marsh
Are there drone restrictions around Steep Marsh?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How do I find out if my home in Steep Marsh is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you work in Steep Marsh?
Yes. We survey roofs in Steep Marsh and the rest of Hampshire, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What’s in the report?
A report with photographs, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What we’re asked to look at in Steep Marsh
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Faults there can go unnoticed for years.
Look out for signs like these:
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What insurance they carry
- What exactly goes into their report