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Drone Roof Survey in Cross Gate
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Drone roof surveys in Cross Gate.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Drone roof survey in Cross Gate: what you get
Our price is from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where applicable, is also part of our Premium Survey, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. If a drone will not help on your roof, we’ll say so. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. If you’ve noticed lifted or split lead flashings and wind damage high on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Cross Gate are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Cross Gate (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cross Gate
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Towns and villages near Cross Gate
Also in Cross Gate
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Cottages and farmhouses around Cross Gate often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the roof space where it’s safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Common questions in Cross Gate
Are there drone restrictions around Cross Gate?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is my home in Cross Gate listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Cross Gate?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What this survey can’t tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Drones, thermal imaging and Cross Gate roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
Anyone responsible for a site like Amberley CofE Primary School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. Parham House, about 1.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cross Gate. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Cross Gate is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Cross Gate is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Cross Gate is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for drone roof surveys. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Here we cover the BN18 postcode area for drone roof surveys. If you’re just outside Cross Gate, we cover Rackham (1 mile east), Amberley (1 mile south-west), Bury (2 miles west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west) and Watersfield (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Cross Gate
We work in homes and buildings around Parham Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Amberley station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Amberley Museum (1.4 miles south-west) and Amberley Castle (1 mile west). The countryside around Cross Gate includes Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
Why it is worth a survey now in Cross Gate
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller, whatever height the roof is. Older cottages and farmhouses around Cross Gate can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in Cross Gate
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.