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Chelwood Gate Drone Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Chelwood Gate. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
Roof by roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
Drone roof survey in Chelwood Gate
Our drone weighs under 250g, 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. Safety comes first on every visit. We survey large and complex roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about debris building up in hidden gutters and ridge pieces that have lifted.
In a small place like Chelwood Gate, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Chelwood Gate (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
There’s a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Chelwood Gate, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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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. Looking from above picks up the early signs. Older and listed buildings around Chelwood Gate may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Chelwood Gate
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
For a price for drone roof surveys in Chelwood Gate, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Also near Chelwood Gate
What else we do in Chelwood Gate
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Chelwood Gate
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. It is hard to tell from below what has shifted. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
The streets around a church such as Chelwood Gate Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
FAQs for Chelwood Gate
Is drone flying allowed in Chelwood Gate?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chelwood Gate?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Chelwood Gate?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Drone roof surveys in Chelwood Gate: local notes
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Priest House lies about 3.8 miles north-west, so building around Chelwood Gate goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
Chelwood Gate is about 6 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We provide drone roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Chelwood Gate. Chelwood Gate is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We cover every part of the RH17 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We cover properties on Beaconsfield Road, Stone Quarry Road and Isle of Thorns and the roads around them. If you are just outside Chelwood Gate, we cover Chelwood Common (1 mile south), Birchgrove (1 mile west), Wych Cross (1 mile north), Danehill (2 miles south-west) and Nutley (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like 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).
Local landmarks in Chelwood Gate
Nearby you’ll also find Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Brickfield Meadow.