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Drone Roof Survey in Felpham
Drone roof surveys across Felpham, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Flashings that have come away
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Wind damage high on the roof
When to book a survey in Felpham
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Debris collects where nobody looks, until it causes a leak inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
How a drone roof survey works in Felpham
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. Safety comes first on every visit. We survey tall and steep roofs, chimney stacks and fragile roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are worn lead at chimneys and walls and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
Around Felpham, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Felpham (PO22, PO21)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. We record what we see of their condition.
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. If the flue needs a specialist, we’ll tell you.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Felpham
Felpham is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
If you look after a building such as Felpham Community College, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Felpham means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Felpham is about 1 mile east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Felpham and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO22 and PO21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Sea Road, Ley Road and Limmer Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include South Bersted (1 mile west), Flansham (1 mile north-east), Bognor Regis (1 mile west), Middleton-on-Sea (2 miles east) and Shripney (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (13 miles west).
Around Felpham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, The Thatched House and Downview Primary School and the streets around them. Felpham’s nearest station is Bognor Regis station, about 1 mile west. Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (1 mile west).
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What affects the price in Felpham
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
For a price for your roof in Felpham, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- When you need the report by
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Felpham questions
Are there drone restrictions around Felpham?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How do I find out if my home in Felpham is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How do I book a survey in Felpham?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. A visit to a smaller place like Felpham is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
From ground level, you are guessing about most of a tall roof. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photographs. It is far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. In a smaller place like Felpham, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Felpham
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Photos and a written report every time
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.