West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Crosspost
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Crosspost from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
Drone roof surveys around Crosspost
With Ockenden Manor about 3.1 miles north-east, Crosspost sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bolney CofE Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Take an older house close to St Mary Magdalene's Church: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Crosspost is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Crosspost, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our West Sussex coverage includes Crosspost. There is also a page for Crawley.
Drone roof surveys in RH17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Cowfold Road and Chapel Road. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Bolney (1 mile north-east), Twineham Green (1 mile south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (2 miles south-west) and Kent Street (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Crosspost
For rail, the closest station is Wivelsfield station, roughly 4.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Drone roof survey in Crosspost
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from ground level. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. If a drone isn’t the right tool, we’ll say so. We survey fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and tall and steep roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are loose ridge and hip tiles and moss and weeds taking hold up top.
In a village or hamlet like Crosspost, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Crosspost (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Crosspost
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Crosspost, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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How we price drone roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Crosspost
Do you cover smaller places like Crosspost?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Crosspost?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What happens next?
You will get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are often seen by nobody. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. You cannot see it from the street at all, but it is plain to see from the air.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Crosspost
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs