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Cowfold Drone Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out drone roof surveys in Cowfold, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
When to book a survey in Cowfold
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. It is hard to tell from below what has shifted. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What happens after the report arrives
Drone roof survey in Cowfold: what you get
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it cannot see under the coverings or into the loft. We check the loft from inside where it’s safe, since that’s where leaks and condensation often show first. Inside and out together tell you far more. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. If there’s no safe loft access, the report says so. Typical surveys look at blistered or cracked flat roof coverings and wind damage high on the roof, across large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
Somewhere as small as Cowfold, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Cowfold (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
From the ground, you’re guessing about most of a tall roof. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photographs, slope by slope. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. Around Cowfold, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Photos and a written report every time
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Cowfold can have low, tight loft 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.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
Drones, thermal imaging and Cowfold roofs
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. 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.
Take a building like St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Cowfold is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. If you are in Cowfold, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Cowfold is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: RH13. Whether your property is on Oakfield Road, Acorn Avenue and Holm Oaks or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Kent Street (1 mile south-east), Wineham (2 miles south-east), Shermanbury (2 miles south), Crosspost (3 miles east) and Twineham Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Cowfold
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (4.9 miles east). The countryside around Cowfold includes Knepp Wildland.
Nearby places to Cowfold
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Cowfold: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Cowfold?
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 a downpour.
Is Cowfold within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- A structural engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors