West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Henfield, West Sussex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Henfield, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Henfield
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
Look out for signs like these:
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will the report include photos?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
About our drone roof survey in Henfield
We carry out drone roof surveys in Henfield and across London and South East England, subject to airspace checks and the weather. We fly on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. You get a written report with close-up photos and recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. Common reasons to book are ponding and splits on a high flat roof and lead work pulling away at abutments, on valleys and parapet gutters, large and complex roofs and fragile roofs.
Older cottages and houses around Henfield may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. 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. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
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
- Henfield (BN5)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photographs. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Homes around Henfield often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Henfield, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Height and safe access
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
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 with less disruption.
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. A drone avoids that.
Why act early in Henfield
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Homes in smaller places like Henfield can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Drones, thermal imaging and Henfield roofs
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Peter's CofE Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Henfield is about 7 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. In Henfield, as across West Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. Brighton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the BN5 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We cover properties on Upper Station Road, High Street and Lower Station Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Henfield: Woodmancote (2 miles south-east), Blackstone (2 miles east), Small Dole (2 miles south), Shermanbury (2 miles north) and High Cross (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north), Worthing (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Henfield
Around Henfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bell Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Steyning Museum (3.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Henfield
Is drone flying allowed in Henfield?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Henfield?
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.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How do I book a survey in Henfield?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.