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Drone roof survey in Chelwood Common, West Sussex
Drone roof surveys in Chelwood Common and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Flashings that have come away
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
How a drone roof survey works in Chelwood Common
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that can’t be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It is also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. If we cannot fly, we tell you why. If you’ve noticed ridge pieces that have lifted and lead work pulling away at abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Chelwood Common, 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. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the 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 applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Chelwood Common (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Chelwood Common
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
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What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chelwood Common
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Questions from Chelwood Common
Do you cover smaller places like Chelwood Common?
Yes, Chelwood Common is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chelwood Common?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Will the drone show what’s under the tiles?
No. It photographs the outside, not the inside. For the underside, we check the loft where it can be reached safely, as damp and daylight frequently show there first.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Can you fly a drone near an airport?
It depends on the airspace at your address. Flying inside a flight restriction zone needs permission from the airport or air traffic control, which can add time. Book early if you think you may be affected.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The conditions on the day decide whether a flight goes ahead. We won’t fly in high wind or heavy rain. We’ll talk through the options if the day turns bad.
Drone roof surveys around Chelwood Common
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. With Priest House about 3.9 miles north-west, Chelwood Common sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take a building like Danehill Church of England Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Chelwood Common is about 6 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Chelwood Common can all book drone roof surveys. Across West Sussex, we cover Chelwood Common. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We cover every part of RH17 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Baxters Lane, Tanyard Lane and Box's Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Chelwood Gate (1 mile north), Danehill (1 mile south-west), Birchgrove (1 mile north-west), Furner's Green (2 miles south) and Nutley (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Chelwood Common
Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (2.3 miles west) and Heaven Farm Museum (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Chelwood Common includes Brickfield Meadow.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Chelwood Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What we are asked to look at in Chelwood Common
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
Problems we come across often include:
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
Take an older house close to Chelwood Gate Church: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What the survey won’t cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA