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Bolney Drone Roof Survey
Need a drone roof survey in Bolney? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Flashings that have come away
Useful tips for Bolney property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Let us know what you want to see
- Tell us the exact address as you book
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly where each defect is, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
Drone roof survey in Bolney
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Near protected airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and explain why. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. If you’re worried about flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Bolney, 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. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Bolney (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If the flue needs a specialist, we’ll tell you.
Why get it checked now?
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By that stage the damage has spread inside. Looking from above picks up the early signs. Around Bolney, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bolney
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Visits on any day of the week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
Airspace, weather and Bolney roofs
The wider area around Bolney has a long history of building, with Ockenden Manor about 2.5 miles east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near St Mary Magdalene's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. If you look after a building such as Bolney CofE Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Bolney is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We carry out drone roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Bolney and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Every address in RH17 is covered for drone roof surveys. We cover properties on The Street, Cherry Lane and Top Street. If you are just outside Bolney, we cover Crosspost (1 mile south-west), Twineham Green (2 miles south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (3 miles south-west) and Kent Street (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Bolney
The closest station to Bolney is Wivelsfield station, roughly 4.1 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Bolney includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Nearby places to Bolney
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What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Cottages and farmhouses around Bolney often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Bolney questions
Is my home in Bolney 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.
Will you come out to Bolney?
Yes, Bolney is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check 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.
What’s in the report?
A photo-illustrated written report, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Bolney?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What affects the price in Bolney
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.