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Ashington Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys around Ashington, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Let us know what you want to see
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
There’s a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit, and whether work has done its job.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ashington
Our price is 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 will not help on your roof, we will say so. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. If you are worried about ridge pieces that have lifted and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Ashington may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Ashington (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Other services in Ashington
Flying and imaging in Ashington
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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
Parham House, about 4.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ashington. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ashington CofE Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Ashington Methodist Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Ashington is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We provide drone roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Ashington. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We survey roofs across RH20 for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on London Road, The Sands and Hillcrest Drive. We also cover the places around Ashington: Wiston (1 mile south-east), Dial Post (3 miles north-east), Ashurst (3 miles east), Broomer's Corner (3 miles north) and Whitehall (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (10 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Ashington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rydon Community College and the streets around them. A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ashington include Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
Ashington questions
Are there drone restrictions around Ashington?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. 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.
How do I find out if my home in Ashington is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Ashington, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Ashington, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
How we price drone roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
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.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ashington
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photos, slope by slope. It’s far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. Older and listed buildings around Ashington may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- A written report with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What we cannot see
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs