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Drone roof survey in Broadbridge Heath, West Sussex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Broadbridge Heath, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
About our drone roof survey in Broadbridge Heath
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from the ground. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address before the visit. We will tell you if another approach would work better. Typical surveys look at damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below and hidden gutters full of leaves, on chimney stacks, large and complex roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
Around Broadbridge Heath, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Broadbridge Heath (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Drone roof surveys around Broadbridge Heath
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
The streets around a church such as St. John's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Take a building like Shelley Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Broadbridge Heath is about 2 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Broadbridge Heath, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: RH12. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Church Road, Broadbridge Way and Sargent Way or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Tower Hill (1 mile south-east), Warnham (2 miles north), Horsham (2 miles east), Itchingfield (2 miles south-west) and Rowhook (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (8 miles east), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Broadfield (7 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south) and Billingshurst (5 miles south-west).
What’s near Broadbridge Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Tanbridge House School, Farlington Strood Park and Shelley Arms. The nearest railway station is Christs Hospital station, about 1.2 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (1.7 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Broadbridge Heath include Warnham LNR.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Broadbridge Heath
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. Their condition is noted in the report.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are often seen by nobody. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
Leave it or get it looked at?
On a tall building, problems are frequently found only when water comes in. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. A drone survey finds them sooner. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Broadbridge Heath, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
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 safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Photos and a written report every time
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Towns and villages near Broadbridge Heath
What else we do in Broadbridge Heath
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a survey in Broadbridge Heath, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- 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
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us about parking before the day
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Broadbridge Heath
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Broadbridge Heath questions
Is drone flying allowed in Broadbridge Heath?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broadbridge Heath?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.