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Drone Roof Survey in Furnace Green
Drone roof surveys across Furnace Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
About our drone roof survey in Furnace Green
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an 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 valleys and parapet gutters, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and common reasons people get in touch are lifted or split lead flashings and ponding and splits on a high flat roof.
Around Furnace Green, 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. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Furnace Green (RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Furnace Green
Furnace Green is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. 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.
The streets around a church like St Andrew's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. If you look after a building such as Brook Infant School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Furnace Green is about 2 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We cover Furnace Green and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our West Sussex coverage includes Furnace Green.
Every address in RH10 is covered for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Marion Road, Holder Road and Bolton Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Furnace Green, we cover Pease Pottage (2 miles south-west), Worth Abbey (2 miles east), Balcombe Lane (2 miles south-east), Balcombe (3 miles south-east) and Staplefield (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (14 miles south-west) and Bewbush (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Furnace Green
We work in homes and buildings around Oriel High School, The Charcoal Burner pub and Tilgate Park, among other places. Furnace Green’s nearest station is Three Bridges station, roughly 1.2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (1.8 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Furnace Green include Tilgate Lake.
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FAQs for Furnace Green
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Furnace Green?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport comes within about 1 mile of Furnace Green. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How do I find out if my home in Furnace Green is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
What we are asked to look at in Furnace Green
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
Look out for signs like these:
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Tyes Place lies about 4.3 miles south, so building around Furnace Green goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Before booking anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you get a written report with photos
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. It is almost impossible to see from the ground, but it is plain to see from the air.
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Book early if you are near an airport
There is a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Take photos of any changes.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a smaller place like Furnace Green, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, 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.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.