West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Haywards Heath and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Flashings that have come away
- Wind damage high on the roof
How a drone roof survey works in Haywards Heath
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We will tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. We survey fragile roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are storm damage on steep or tall roofs and cracked mortar along the ridge.
In a town like Haywards Heath, the roofs that are hardest to see are often on taller buildings, steep slopes or the backs of terraces. A drone can take close-up photos of them, and thermal imaging can show patterns of heat loss or trapped moisture. Each needs the right weather, so the date is set with the forecast in mind. Rear slopes over back additions are a common example, as they’re rarely visible from the street.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Haywards Heath (RH16, RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Extensions and dormers on homes around Haywards Heath often hide the first signs of trouble at their joints with the main roof. A few wet winters later, it can mean new plaster and decorating as well as roof work.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. A visit in Haywards Heath runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you will not be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What affects the price in Haywards Heath
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
For a price for your roof in Haywards Heath, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Haywards Heath, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Places near Haywards Heath
More services for Haywards Heath
Roof by roof
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.
Large commercial roofs
Large commercial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically, so nothing is skipped.
Honest limits
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- A structural engineer’s report
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
Airspace, weather and Haywards Heath roofs
Historic houses like Ockenden Manor, about 2.1 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Haywards Heath goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Take an older house close to Church of the Presentation: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Warden Park Primary Academy, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Haywards Heath is about 9 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Roofs in Haywards Heath get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We survey roofs across the RH16 and RH17 postcode area for drone roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Church Road, Market Place and High Street, all of which we cover. Main roads around Haywards Heath include the A272 and B2028, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Scaynes Hill (2 miles east), Wivelsfield (2 miles south), Wivelsfield Green (3 miles south-east), Ditchling Common (4 miles south) and North Chailey (4 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (3 miles south-west), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Lancing (15 miles south-west). Haywards Heath is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex.
Around Haywards Heath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Heath Tavern, Scrase Valley and Tavistock and Summerhill School and the streets around them. The closest station to Haywards Heath is Haywards Heath station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (3.8 miles north-east) and St Francis & Hurstwood Park Hospital Museum (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Haywards Heath include Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
FAQs for Haywards Heath
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Haywards Heath?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
How do I find out if my home in Haywards Heath is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.