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Broomershill Drone Roof Survey
Independent drone roof surveys in Broomershill. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
Landlords, agents and block managers in Broomershill
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Broomershill. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Drone roof survey in Broomershill
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. We never fly where it is not safe. If you’ve noticed flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and moss and weeds taking hold up top, we can find out what’s behind it, on tall and steep roofs, large and complex roofs and flat roofs on upper floors alike.
Some older homes in villages like Broomershill are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
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
- Broomershill (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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The survey, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it 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 Broomershill, access is typically 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.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
What a drone roof survey does not cover
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
Drones, thermal imaging and Broomershill roofs
The wider area around Broomershill has a long history of building, with Old Place Manor about 1 mile west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Broomershill is about 10 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out drone roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Broomershill and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Crawley is in our area too.
Every address in RH20 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Broomershill include Codmore Hill (1 mile north-west), Marehill (1 mile south-east), Nutbourne (1 mile south-east), North Heath (1 mile north) and Gay Street (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Broomershill
In Broomershill, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion Public House and the streets around them. Broomershill’s nearest station is Pulborough station, about 1.3 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (4.4 miles west) and The Storrington And District Museum (3.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there is The Mens.
Common questions in Broomershill
Are there drone restrictions around Broomershill?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
How do I find out if my home in Broomershill is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Useful tips for Broomershill property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Make sure there’s room outside for the drone to take off
We email the report to you, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Take photos of any changes.
Common roof problems in Broomershill
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.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Take a building like St Mary's Church of England Primary School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see