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Drone Roof Survey in Bosham
Drone roof surveys in Bosham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Book early if you are near an airport
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. They’ll see exactly where each defect is.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. The underside frequently shows problems before the outside does. Photograph anything new.
Drone roof survey in Bosham: what you get
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Flight restriction zones around airports like Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If we can’t fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and tell you. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and lead work pulling away at abutments.
Somewhere as small as Bosham, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Bosham (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Bosham
What else we do in Bosham
Bosham: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in Bosham?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Will you come out to Bosham?
Yes. Bosham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
How do I book a survey in Bosham?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Why act early in Bosham
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. In a place like Bosham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys seven days a week
- Package prices that include VAT
- Photos and a written report every time
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere as small as Bosham, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the roof space where it’s safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
Drone roof surveys around Bosham
Bosham is within about 2 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 heavy rain. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
The streets around a church like The United Reformed Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bosham Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. With Warblington Castle about 4.9 miles west, the area around Bosham has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Bosham is about 3 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We carry out drone roof surveys in Bosham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: PO18. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on High Street, Viking Way and Merryweather Road. If you are just outside Bosham, we cover Broadbridge (1 mile north-east), Chidham (1 mile west), Bosham Hoe (1 mile south), Nutbourne (2 miles north-west) and Fishbourne (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (3 miles east), Selsey (7 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Near you in Bosham
In Bosham, that means homes and buildings near The Berkeley Arms Public House. For rail, the closest station is Bosham station, about 0.8 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (3.2 miles east) and St Richard's Hospital (3.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Different roofs, different checks
Large commercial roofs
Many commercial roofs have fragile sheets or roof lights. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Valleys and parapet gutters are hidden from the street. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.