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Furnace Wood Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys across Furnace Wood, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
Drone roof survey in Furnace Wood
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. We never fly where it is not safe. We survey tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and large and complex roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are chimney tops in poor condition and blocked valleys and parapet gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Furnace Wood, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Furnace Wood (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Furnace Wood
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and some sheet roofs are fragile. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
If you look after a building such as Felbridge Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which limits apply to the survey
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What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Furnace Wood, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Your questions about drone roof surveys in Furnace Wood
Is my home in Furnace Wood listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Furnace Wood?
Yes, Furnace Wood is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
What’s in the report?
A report with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
What if my home is near an airport?
Sometimes, with permission. Airports such as Gatwick, Luton and Southampton have flight restriction zones, where the airport or air traffic control must give permission first. If permission isn’t given, the roof is inspected from other safe viewpoints.
Does your drone take thermal images?
Our drone takes close-up photos of the roof. Thermal imaging is a separate check, and it’s part of the Premium Survey.
Will the drone show what’s under the tiles?
No. The drone photographs the outer surfaces, but not the loft or the underside. We look in the loft from inside where it’s safe.
What about my neighbours’ privacy?
We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying. We only survey what the owner has asked us to. If your roof is shared, it helps to tell your neighbours about the visit.
How we price drone roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Move stored items away from the hatch
We email the report to you, with close-up photos from the flight. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
What we look for on each type of roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. The drone sees them without touching them.
Large commercial roofs
Many commercial roofs have fragile sheets or roof lights. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Why it is worth a survey now in Furnace Wood
Photographing a roof from the air doesn’t touch it. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Furnace Wood
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Airspace, weather and Furnace Wood roofs
The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport comes within about 2 miles of Furnace Wood. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. The wider area around Furnace Wood has a long history of building, with Saint Hill Manor about 3 miles south-east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Furnace Wood is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We visit Furnace Wood as part of our work across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We work across the RH19 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Lake View Road, Felcot Road and Furnace Farm Road. Other places close to Furnace Wood include Domewood (1 mile north-west), Snow Hill (1 mile west), Felbridge (1 mile east), Crawley Down (1 mile south) and Newchapel (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Furnace Wood
In Furnace Wood, that means homes and buildings near Imberhorne School, among other places. Furnace Wood’s nearest station is East Grinstead station, about 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Effingham Park Motor Museum (0.9 miles west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (3.1 miles east). The countryside around Furnace Wood includes Hedgecourt Lake.