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Drone roof survey in East Marden, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out drone roof surveys in East Marden, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
Common questions in East Marden
Is my home in East Marden listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are there drone restrictions around East Marden?
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, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
How do I book a survey in East Marden?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Drone roof survey in East Marden
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or is not safe, like old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. We will tell you if another approach would work better. We survey tall and steep roofs, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are wind damage high on the roof and standing water on a flat roof.
Some older homes in villages like East Marden are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- East Marden (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in East Marden
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
How we price drone roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Why act early in East Marden
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. Our report shows the condition of each area. That helps you put the work in order. Outbuildings and barns around East Marden are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in East Marden
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Photos and a written report every time
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Nearby places to East Marden
What else we do in East Marden
Flying and imaging in East Marden
Historic houses like Uppark, about 2.6 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around East Marden goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
East Marden is about 6 miles north-east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in East Marden can all book drone roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across West Sussex, we cover East Marden and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Compton (2 miles west), Chilgrove (2 miles east), Didling (3 miles north-east), Elsted (3 miles north) and East Harting (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles south-east), Chichester (7 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south-west), Portfield (7 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in East Marden
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Gardening (3.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Bow Hill and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a small place like East Marden, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Useful tips for East Marden property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
Keep the photos with your property records. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.