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Drone Roof Survey in Arundel
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Arundel, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Flashings that have come away
About our drone roof survey in Arundel
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. If a drone won’t help on your roof, we will say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. Common reasons to book are standing water on a flat roof and blocked valleys and parapet gutters, across tall and steep roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roofs on upper floors.
Around Arundel, plenty of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. Both depend on the weather on the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images frequently show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from the ground.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Arundel (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Arundel
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until it causes a leak inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
Ecclesden Manor lies about 4.3 miles south-east, so building around Arundel goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What they won’t be able to tell you
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a survey in Arundel, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- 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.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. Drone photos are included where we could fly, alongside the other checks in the package.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.
Arundel questions
Is my home in Arundel listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 Arundel?
Yes, Arundel is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Will the drone show what’s under the tiles?
No. The drone sees the roof from outside only. For the underside, we check the loft where it can be reached safely, as damp and daylight often show there first.
How do I book a survey in Arundel?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you hold CAA registration for the drone?
Yes. We hold both a CAA Flyer ID and an Operator ID. The drone we use weighs under 250g.
Can you fly a drone in central London?
In some places, only with permission. Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs have restricted areas that need NATS permission. We check each address first, and fall back on other viewpoints if we can’t fly.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Drone roof surveys around Arundel
Arundel is within about 4 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Within a mile and a half or so of Arundel there are several hotels. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Arundel, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do. If you look after a building such as St Philip's Catholic Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Arundel is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Arundel and the rest of West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. There is also a page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across the BN18 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Local streets include London Road, High Street and Arundel Relief Road, all of which we cover. Arundel sits on or near the A27 and A284, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Arundel, we cover Crossbush (1 mile south-east), Tortington (1 mile south-west), Warningcamp (2 miles east), Lyminster (2 miles south) and Ford (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Arundel
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Arundel Park and The Newburgh Arms. For rail, the closest station is Arundel station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Arundel Castle (less than half a mile north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (less than half a mile north-west). For a walk, there’s Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
Also near Arundel
Also in Arundel
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors