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Drone roof survey in Brook Street, West Sussex
We carry out drone roof surveys in Brook Street and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Brook Street
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
Drone roof survey in Brook Street: what you get
Every flight starts with an airspace check. 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 permission is not given, we inspect by other means and explain why. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. If you’ve noticed ridge and hip pieces working loose and tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack, we can find out what’s behind it, on large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and valleys and parapet gutters alike.
Older buildings in small places like Brook Street may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
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.
- Where
- Brook Street (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Brook Street
What else we do in Brook Street
How the survey changes by roof type
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. A drone avoids that, so the survey does not add damage.
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. A drone keeps everyone off them.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a small place like Brook Street, access is normally the main thing to plan. 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.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- 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.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. You can show exactly where the problem is, which helps when you ask for quotes. In a small place like Brook Street, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Brook Street
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Faults there can go unnoticed for years.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
Anyone responsible for a site like Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Check the loft can be reached
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Let us know what you want to see
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. They’ll see exactly where each defect is, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Brook Street
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The wider area around Brook Street has a long history of building, with Ockenden Manor about 1.3 miles south. 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.
Brook Street is about 3 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Brook Street is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Crawley is in our area too.
We work across the RH17 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Whitemans Green (1 mile south), Cuckfield (1 mile south), Slough Green (1 mile west), Staplefield (2 miles north-west) and Balcombe (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (6 miles north), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Brook Street
Around Brook Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Warden Park School and Warden Park School. The closest station to Brook Street is Haywards Heath station, about 2 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Cuckfield Museum (1.2 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (4.6 miles east). Not far away are Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Brook Street: your questions answered
Is Brook Street within the area you cover?
Yes, Brook Street is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is drone flying allowed in Brook Street?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How do I book a survey in Brook Street?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
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, ready to forward.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.