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Albourne Green Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys across Albourne Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Albourne Green
How do I find out if my home in Albourne Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are there drone restrictions around Albourne Green?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Albourne Green
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. We never fly where it isn’t safe. We survey fragile roofs, chimney stacks and large and complex roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are blistered or cracked flat roof coverings and slates or tiles shifted by high winds.
Villages like Albourne Green often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Albourne Green (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A drone record gives you a baseline. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It helps when you plan ahead. Older and listed buildings around Albourne Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Albourne Green
- PI and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
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Drone roof surveys around Albourne Green
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
Take a building like Albourne CofE Primary School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Albourne Green is about 4 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Albourne Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We survey roofs across BN6 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on The Street and Barn Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Albourne Street (1 mile south), Albourne (1 mile south-west), High Cross (1 mile north-west), Blackstone (1 mile west) and Twineham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Albourne Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Horse Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hassocks station, about 2.6 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (2.5 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Albourne Green includes Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Albourne Green
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
The top of a stack is typically out of view. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Blocked outlets in hidden gutters cause many leaks. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Albourne Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.