Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in The Mint
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in The Mint, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
How a drone roof survey works in The Mint
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we are there to survey. If you’ve noticed moss building up on slopes and in gutters and flat roofs on upper floors that hold water, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like The Mint may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- The Mint (GU33)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. Outlets and any debris around them are photographed.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
The Mint: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in The Mint?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like The Mint?
Yes, The Mint is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you hold CAA registration for the drone?
Yes, we are. The CAA has issued us a Flyer ID and an Operator ID, and we fly a drone that weighs under 250g, kept within sight on every flight.
Will you photograph next door’s garden?
No, the camera is kept on your roof. Next door’s windows and gardens are kept out of shot as far as possible, and flights are kept short. A quick word with the neighbours is a good idea.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
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Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Let us know what you want to see
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
We email the report to you, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Somewhere as small as The Mint, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in The Mint
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Flying and imaging in The Mint
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Hope Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. If you look after a building like Liss Junior School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
The Mint is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in The Mint, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Every address in GU33 is within our area for drone roof surveys. Other places close to The Mint include Liss Forest (1 mile north-west), Liss (1 mile south-west), Rake (1 mile south-east), West Liss (1 mile south-west) and Hill Brow (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Havant (14 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Aldershot (14 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
Around The Mint
In The Mint, that means homes and buildings near The Temple Inn and the streets around them. The Mint’s nearest station is Liss station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (3.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheatham Hill.