Hampshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in West Tisted
Wondering about the roof at a property in West Tisted? You can book a drone roof survey in West Tisted and across Hampshire.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
West Tisted questions
Is my home in West Tisted 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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to West Tisted?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Drone roof survey in West Tisted
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it can’t see inside. Where there is safe access, we look in the roof space too, since that’s where leaks and condensation often show first. Inside and out together tell you far more. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. Where the loft cannot be reached safely, we note it. If you’re worried about cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and slates or tiles shifted by high winds, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like West Tisted, 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 ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- West Tisted (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
Airspace, weather and West Tisted roofs
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight. With Hinton Ampner House about 3.6 miles west, West Tisted sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
West Tisted is about 7 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From houses to flats and shops in West Tisted, the roof can be surveyed. West Tisted is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for drone roof surveys. You can also see our page for Southampton.
We work across SO24 for drone roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Filmore Hill (1 mile south-east), Monkwood (1 mile north-east), Bailey Green (1 mile south-east), Privett (2 miles south-east) and Ropley (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Havant (14 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Fareham (15 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south).
Near you in West Tisted
Open spaces near West Tisted include Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Around West Tisted, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
For a price for drone roof surveys in West Tisted, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Common roof problems in West Tisted
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. It is hard to tell from below what has shifted. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Chimney tops in poor condition
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary Magdalene, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Questions to ask before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
What happens if roof problems are left?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so the survey does not create new problems. For an older or listed building in a place like West Tisted, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey 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 us in West Tisted
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to West Tisted
Other services in West Tisted
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Check there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Let us know what you want to see
Keep the photos with your property records. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks frequently start at outlets, edges and around plant. They’re all captured in close-up.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.