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Drone roof survey in Whitehill, Hampshire
Drone roof surveys around Whitehill, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
Drone roof survey in Whitehill
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 chimney tops in poor condition and blocked valleys and parapet gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, flat roofs on upper floors and tall and steep roofs alike.
In smaller places like Whitehill, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Even so, a close-up image frequently shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from the ground misses.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Whitehill (GU35)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a smaller place like Whitehill, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Whitehill
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What we need to know
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Check there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Book early if you are near an airport
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Take photos of any changes.
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What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Whitehill: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Whitehill?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you cover smaller places like Whitehill?
Yes, Whitehill is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Drones, thermal imaging and Whitehill roofs
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Woodlea Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. For an older house near a landmark like St Mark's Sacred Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Whitehill is about 6 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We provide drone roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Whitehill. Our Hampshire coverage includes Whitehill and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Guildford page.
Surveys in GU35 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Stubbington Avenue, Petersfield Road and Dudley Close, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Whitehill: Hollywater (1 mile east), Bordon (1 mile north), Deadwater (1 mile north-east), Pinewood Village (1 mile north) and Standford (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north-east) and Alton (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Whitehill
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Matthew's Church and Mill Chase Academy. The nearest railway station is Liphook station, about 3.7 miles south-east. A little further out are The Romany Museum (3.2 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (within half a mile north-east). Not far away are Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.