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Drone roof survey in Heath Common, West Sussex
Drone roof surveys in Heath Common from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Heath Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
About our drone roof survey in Heath Common
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from the ground. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or isn’t safe. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. Ahead of the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. If a drone is not the right tool, we will say so. We survey large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are debris building up in hidden gutters and vegetation in valleys and gutters.
In a small place like Heath Common, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
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
- Heath Common (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
We email the report to you, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Each finding is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Heath Common
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
Nearby places to Heath Common
Also in Heath Common
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Heath Common
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Heath Common
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
For hotels and guest houses around Heath Common, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest. Take a building like Thakeham Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Heath Common is about 1 mile east of Storrington, in West Sussex. We visit Heath Common as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Heath Common is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for drone roof surveys. There is also a page for Brighton.
We cover every part of RH20 for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Rock Road, Hampers Lane and Bracken Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Abingworth (1 mile north-west), Rock (1 mile south-east), Warminghurst (1 mile north-east), Storrington (1 mile west) and Sullington (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
Around Heath Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rydon Community College. The closest station to Heath Common is Pulborough station, about 4.7 miles north-west. A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Common questions in Heath Common
Do you cover smaller places like Heath Common?
Yes, Heath Common is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is my home in Heath Common listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
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 you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Heath Common?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What about my neighbours’ privacy?
We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying, not on neighbouring gardens or windows. We inspect only the roof you’ve asked about. A word with next door beforehand is a good idea.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Heath Common
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until it causes a leak inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Sepulchre are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Before booking anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the price includes VAT