West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Donnington, West Sussex
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Donnington, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Flashings that have come away
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
About our drone roof survey in Donnington
We carry out drone roof surveys in Donnington and across London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. You get a written report with close-up photographs and recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. Common reasons to book are chimney tops in poor condition and blocked valleys and parapet gutters, on valleys and parapet gutters, large and complex roofs and tall and steep roofs.
Somewhere as small as Donnington, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Donnington (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Donnington
What else we do in Donnington
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Around Donnington, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Why act early in Donnington
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so the survey does not create new problems. In a small place like Donnington, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Donnington and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Airspace, weather and Donnington roofs
Donnington is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
With Goodwood House about 4.8 miles north-east, the area around Donnington has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St George, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Anyone responsible for a site like Chichester High School For Girls will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Donnington is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. In Donnington, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Donnington is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Drone roof surveys in PO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Main roads around Donnington include the B2201, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Hunston (1 mile east), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (2 miles east), Chichester (2 miles north) and Portfield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
What’s near Donnington
In Donnington, that means homes and buildings near The Blacksmith's Arms Public House. Donnington’s nearest station is Chichester station, about 1.6 miles north. Nearby you will also find Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north) and St Richard's Hospital (2.5 miles north). The countryside around Donnington includes Nutborne Marshes.
FAQs for Donnington
Is drone flying allowed in Donnington?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Will you come out to Donnington?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Is this a RICS 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.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, with the most urgent first where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Donnington
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.