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Drone Roof Survey in Avisford
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Avisford, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Avisford
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it cannot see inside. We check the loft from inside where it’s safe, since that’s where leaks and condensation often show first. Together, the two give a fuller picture. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. If there is no safe loft access, the report says so. We’re often asked to look into cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots and vegetation in valleys and gutters, on tall and steep roofs, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters.
In a small place like Avisford, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Avisford (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Practical tips
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Let us know what you want to see
- Tell us the exact address when you book
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Move stored items away from the hatch
File the report and photos with your home documents. They give you something to compare against later.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. We record what we find with photos.
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. Their condition is noted in the report.
Why get it checked now?
From ground level, you are guessing about most of a tall roof. Close-up photos show what’s really there. It is far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Avisford, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, 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. In a small place like Avisford, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
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What a drone roof survey looks like in Avisford
Avisford lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
Take a building like Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Avisford is about 4 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Avisford, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across West Sussex, we cover Avisford. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: BN18. We also cover the places around Avisford: Binsted (1 mile east), Walberton (1 mile south-west), Slindon Common (1 mile north-west), Slindon (1 mile north-west) and West Barnham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Around Avisford
We work in homes and buildings around St Philip Howard Catholic High School and the streets around them. Avisford’s nearest station is Barnham station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Arundel Castle (2.6 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles east). For a walk, there is Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Avisford?
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. You cannot see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How soon the report will arrive
Avisford questions
Are there drone restrictions around Avisford?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Is my home in Avisford listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.