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Drone roof survey in Codmore Hill, West Sussex
Drone roof surveys around Codmore Hill, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
How a drone roof survey works in Codmore Hill
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. Typical surveys look at worn lead at chimneys and walls and hidden gutters full of leaves, on tall and steep roofs, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
In a small place like Codmore Hill, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Codmore Hill (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Codmore Hill
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so the survey doesn’t create new problems. In a small place like Codmore Hill, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Codmore Hill
Are there drone restrictions around Codmore Hill?
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. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Will you come out to Codmore Hill?
Yes, Codmore Hill is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
When does the report arrive?
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, ready to forward.
Drone roof surveys in Codmore Hill: local notes
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. 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.
If you look after a building such as St Mary's Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. Old Place Manor, about 1 mile south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Codmore Hill. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Codmore Hill is about 10 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Codmore Hill is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our West Sussex coverage includes Codmore Hill and the places around it. There’s also a page for Crawley.
We work across the RH20 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Masons Way, Hill Farm Lane and Stane Street or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Broomershill (1 mile south-east), North Heath (1 mile north-east), Nutbourne (1 mile south-east), Marehill (1 mile south-east) and Gay Street (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Around Codmore Hill
Codmore Hill’s nearest station is Pulborough station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Coates Castle (4.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Mens.
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Cottages and farmhouses around Codmore Hill often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Codmore Hill
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What affects the price in Codmore Hill
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
How the survey changes by roof type
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. The drone sees them without touching them, so the survey doesn’t add damage.
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if a specialist is needed.
What you can safely check yourself
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, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.