Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Titchfield, Hampshire
Need a drone roof survey in Titchfield? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Airspace, weather and Titchfield roofs
Titchfield is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Titchfield is about 3 miles from Solent Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly.
If you run a business near Fareham Shopping Centre, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. If you look after a building such as Titchfield Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Titchfield is about 2 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. We visit Titchfield as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across PO14 and PO15 for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on High Street, Sandy Lane and Garstons Close or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Titchfield, we cover Catisfield (1 mile east), Little Posbrook (1 mile south), Titchfield Park (1 mile north), Heathfield (1 mile east) and Titchfield Common (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (11 miles north-east) and Totton (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Titchfield
We work in homes and buildings around West End House and The Henry Cort Community College. For rail, the closest station is Fareham station, about 2 miles east. Well-known places in the area include St Andrew's Castle (3.5 miles west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near Titchfield include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
Drone roof survey in Titchfield: what you get
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. We survey fragile roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and tall and steep roofs, and people most often book us about standing water on a flat roof and lifted or split lead flashings.
Older buildings in small places like Titchfield may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Titchfield (PO14, PO15)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a drone roof survey does not cover
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
When to book a survey in Titchfield
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and some sheet roofs are fragile. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Questions from Titchfield
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Titchfield?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Titchfield within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
What if it’s windy or raining on the day?
The flight waits for better weather. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so we’d move the date with you.
Are you registered with the CAA?
Yes. We hold both a CAA Flyer ID and an Operator ID. The drone we use weighs under 250g.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We record the signs of age we can see.
Chimney stacks
The top of a stack is usually out of view. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a village or hamlet like Titchfield, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.