West Sussex · London and the South East
Felcourt Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Felcourt, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Felcourt
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it is worth letting them know about the visit. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. If you are worried about ridge pieces that have lifted and moss building up on slopes and in gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, on fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and chimney stacks alike.
Some older homes in villages like Felcourt are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, 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.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Felcourt (RH19, RH7)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Felcourt
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. Our report shows the condition of each area, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. That helps you put the work in order. Older and listed buildings around Felcourt may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Felcourt
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- Prices that include VAT
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Airspace, weather and Felcourt roofs
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
Saint Hill Manor, about 3.7 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Felcourt. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Take a building like Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Felcourt is about 2 miles north of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Felcourt is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across West Sussex, we cover Felcourt and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Drone roof surveys in RH19 and RH7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Felcourt Lane, Felcourt Road and Blackberry Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Felcourt: Dormans Park (1 mile south-east), Newchapel (1 mile west), Lingfield (1 mile north), Dormansland (1 mile east) and Felbridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (8 miles south-west), Horsham (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles south), Broadfield (9 miles south-west) and Bewbush (9 miles south-west).
What’s near Felcourt
We work in homes and buildings around Centenary Fields and Imberhorne School and the streets around them. The closest station to Felcourt is Dormans station, roughly 0.8 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (1.9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead Museum (2.5 miles south). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. For a village or hamlet like Felcourt, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Useful tips for Felcourt property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. They’ll see exactly where each defect is.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from ground level. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. Their condition is noted in the report.
Also in Felcourt
Felcourt questions
Are there drone restrictions around Felcourt?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is my home in Felcourt listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Felcourt?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you work in Felcourt?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Felcourt included.