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East Worthing Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys around East Worthing, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
Drones, thermal imaging and East Worthing roofs
East Worthing lies within about 1 mile of the sea, 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. East Worthing is about 3 miles from Brighton City (Shoreham) Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly.
Take an older house close to St George's Church: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around East Worthing means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
East Worthing is about 2 miles south-west of Lancing, in West Sussex. East Worthing is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes East Worthing. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We cover every part of the BN11, BN14 and BN15 postcode area for drone roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Ham Road, Eldon Road and Ophir Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Sompting (1 mile north), Broadwater (1 mile north-west), Lancing (2 miles north-east), Offington (2 miles north-west) and Worthing (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (8 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles north-east), Rustington (7 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
Near you in East Worthing
In East Worthing, that means homes and buildings near Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Half Brick pub and Beach House Park. The nearest railway station is East Worthing station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Old Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around East Worthing includes Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
About our drone roof survey in East Worthing
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, with a same-day report, structural analysis 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. We’re often asked to look into coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and moss and weeds taking hold up top, on large and complex roofs, chimney stacks and tall and steep roofs.
Even in a smaller place like East Worthing, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- East Worthing (BN11, BN14, BN15)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. You can’t see it from the street at all, but a drone shows it clearly.
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. With a drone, nobody has to go near them.
Why it’s worth a survey now in East Worthing
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller, whatever height the roof is. In a smaller place like East Worthing, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in East Worthing
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for East Worthing
How do I find out if my home in East Worthing is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is drone flying allowed in East Worthing?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. East Worthing is about 3 miles from Brighton City (Shoreham) Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you cover East Worthing?
Yes. We cover East Worthing and the rest of West Sussex. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around East Worthing, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in East Worthing
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Common roof problems in East Worthing
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.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
Take a building like Lyndhurst Infant School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
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What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.