West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Almodington
Drone roof surveys in Almodington, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
Drone roof survey in Almodington
Prices start from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where it applies, is also part of our Premium Survey, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. We’ll tell you if a drone isn’t the right tool for your roof. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. We survey large and complex roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and fragile roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away and wind damage high on the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Almodington, 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 the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Almodington (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Rural addresses near Almodington can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
FAQs for Almodington
Are there drone restrictions around Almodington?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is Almodington within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How do I book a survey in Almodington?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Almodington
Many roofs are never seen properly from ground level. You can’t see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Problems in those places often go unseen until they leak, which is why owners turn to a drone.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
The streets around a church like Earnley Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
Drones, thermal imaging and Almodington roofs
Almodington lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
If you look after a building such as Birdham CE Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Almodington is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Almodington, we can come and survey your property. Almodington is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Surveys in PO20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Second Avenue, Batchmere Road and Third Avenue and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Somerley (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south-west), Birdham (1 mile north), Highleigh (1 mile east) and Shipton Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Almodington
For rail, the closest station is Chichester station, about 4.2 miles north-east. A little further out are Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Pilsey Island.
Useful tips for Almodington property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Tell us the exact address when you book
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
Your report arrives by email, with close-up photographs from the flight. Each finding is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will say if a specialist is needed.
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Spotting them early stops them falling.
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Prices for drone roof surveys in Almodington
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Almodington, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.