West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Ebernoe, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Ebernoe from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Chimney tops in poor condition
About our drone roof survey in Ebernoe
We carry out drone roof surveys in Ebernoe and across London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters, and people most often book us about tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below.
Older buildings in small places like Ebernoe may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Ebernoe (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Ebernoe
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you contact us
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
How the survey changes by roof type
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. The drone sees them without touching them.
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.
Why act early in Ebernoe
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. You can show exactly where the problem is, which helps when you ask for quotes. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Ebernoe, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Ebernoe
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- A photo-illustrated written report
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Questions from Ebernoe
How do I find out if my home in Ebernoe is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Ebernoe within the area you cover?
Yes, Ebernoe is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Can a drone see inside my loft?
No. The drone photographs the outer surfaces, but it cannot see under the coverings. Where there’s safe access, we check the roof space from inside.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Ebernoe
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Debris collects where nobody looks, until it causes a leak inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Petworth House lies about 3.7 miles south, so building around Ebernoe goes back a long way. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Before booking anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is added on top
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Ebernoe, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
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Flying and imaging in Ebernoe
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Ebernoe is about 13 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Roofs in Ebernoe get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Ebernoe is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Guildford is in our area too.
Every address in GU28 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Northchapel (2 miles north-west), Lurgashall (2 miles west), Shillinglee (3 miles north), Lickfold (3 miles west) and Ramsnest Common (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (13 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south-east), Billingshurst (7 miles east), Roffey (14 miles east), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Ebernoe
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (5.3 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.