West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Colworth, West Sussex
Drone roof surveys in Colworth and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
About our drone roof survey in Colworth
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Near protected airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If permission is not given, we inspect by other means and explain why. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. Common reasons to book are blocked valleys and parapet gutters and flashings that have come away, across tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and chimney stacks.
In a small place like Colworth, 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. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
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 it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Colworth (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By that stage the damage has spread inside. Looking from above picks up the early signs. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Airspace, weather and Colworth roofs
Colworth is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bartons Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Goodwood House, about 4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Colworth. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Colworth is about 2 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. If you are in Colworth, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across West Sussex, we cover Colworth. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Merston (1 mile west), Oving (2 miles north-west), Lagness (2 miles south-west), Runcton (2 miles west) and Shopwyke (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (13 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles west) and Rustington (9 miles east).
What’s near Colworth
Around Colworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Regis School and The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bognor Regis station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bognor Regis Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Tote Copse Castle (1.3 miles north-east).
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Rural addresses near Colworth can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Colworth: your questions answered
Is Colworth within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Colworth is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Can you fly a drone near an airport?
Near airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, London City and Stansted, flight restriction zones apply. We check your address and ask for permission where it is required. If it isn’t given, we inspect by other means.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it usually takes an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. That includes the checks before the drone goes up.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Useful tips for Colworth property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
What else we do in Colworth
How the survey changes by roof type
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We will say if a specialist is needed.