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Drone roof survey in Hammerpot, West Sussex
Wondering about the roof at a property in Hammerpot? You can book a drone roof survey in Hammerpot and across West Sussex.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
Drone roof survey in Hammerpot
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. Safety comes first on every visit. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates on a high roof and chimney tops in poor condition, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Hammerpot may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. 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.
- Place
- Hammerpot (BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Hammerpot
How do I find out if my home in Hammerpot is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Hammerpot within the area you cover?
Yes, Hammerpot is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
How do I book a survey in Hammerpot?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run seven days a week.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Hammerpot
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. The drone covers the surface area by area. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
Take a building like St Margaret's CofE Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What a drone roof survey looks like in Hammerpot
Hammerpot lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. With Ecclesden Manor about 1.1 miles south-east, Hammerpot sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Margaret, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Hammerpot is about 3 miles north-east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We provide drone roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hammerpot. Hammerpot is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for drone roof surveys. Brighton is in our area too.
Here we cover the BN16 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Angmering (1 mile south), Patching (2 miles east), Clapham (2 miles east), Hangleton (2 miles south-east) and West Preston (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
Near you in Hammerpot
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Fox pub, The Angmering School and Clapham Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Angmering station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south) and Lyminster Siege Castle (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Hammerpot, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Let us know what you want to see
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hammerpot
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.