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Angmering Drone Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Drone roof surveys in Angmering.
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Angmering
We carry out drone roof surveys in Angmering and across London and South East England, subject to airspace checks and the weather. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’re often asked to look into damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below and lead work pulling away at abutments, across tall and steep roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks.
Places like Angmering can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Angmering (BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor airflow lets condensation build up, and it’s something only an inside check will show. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Angmering
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Margaret, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their report turnaround times
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Angmering is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
For a price for drone roof surveys in Angmering, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Angmering
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Drone roof surveys in Angmering: local notes
Angmering 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 heavy rain. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Ecclesden Manor, about 0.4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Angmering. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Anyone responsible for a site like St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Angmering is about 4 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Angmering is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in BN16 is covered for drone roof surveys. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Station Road. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Hammerpot (1 mile north), Hangleton (1 mile south-east), East Preston (1 mile south), West Preston (1 mile south-west) and Angmering-on-Sea (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
Near you in Angmering
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Spotted Cow pub, The Angmering School and Clapham Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is Angmering station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Rustington Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Zachary Merton Hospital (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Angmering include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
FAQs for Angmering
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Angmering?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is my home in Angmering listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
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What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Angmering
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.