West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Bury, West Sussex
We carry out drone roof surveys in Bury and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
How a drone roof survey works in Bury
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. Safety comes first on every visit. We are often asked to look into loose ridge and hip tiles and plant growth and moss on the roof, on large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and valleys and parapet gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Bury, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. 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 adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Bury (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
How we price drone roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
For a price for your roof in Bury, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Nearby places to Bury
What else we do in Bury
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Around Bury, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Photographing a roof from the air doesn’t touch it. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Older and listed buildings around Bury may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Bury
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What we’re asked to look at in Bury
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. From the ground, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
We are often asked to look at:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Flashings that have come away
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
If you look after a building like Bury CofE Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
FAQs for Bury
Is Bury within the area you cover?
Yes, Bury is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is drone flying allowed in Bury?
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. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report 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.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Bury
Bignor Roman Villa, about 1.7 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bury. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St John the Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Bury is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Bury can all book drone roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Bury is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. There is also a page for Brighton.
Drone roof surveys in RH20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on The Street, Houghton Lane and Coombe Crescent or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Bury include West Burton (1 mile north-west), Amberley (1 mile east), Watersfield (2 miles north), Cross Gate (2 miles east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Bury
In Bury, that means homes and buildings near Dorset House School, among other places. The closest station to Bury is Amberley station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Amberley Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.8 miles south). Not far away are Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
Chimney stacks
From the air, a lean or a loose pot is easy to see. We record what we find with photos.