West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Heyshott
A careful look at the roof at your property in Heyshott, with photographs and a written report.
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
Why get it checked now?
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photographs. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. For older village homes like those around Heyshott, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
How a drone roof survey works in Heyshott
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. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. Safety comes first on every visit. If you’re worried about chimney tops in poor condition and storm damage on steep or tall roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs on upper floors, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters alike.
In a small place like Heyshott, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Heyshott (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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FAQs for Heyshott
Are there drone restrictions around Heyshott?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Will you come out to Heyshott?
Yes, Heyshott is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. The report follows by email.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Heyshott
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
How we price drone roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in Heyshott, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Drone roof surveys in Heyshott: local notes
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight. About 2.5 miles north lies Cowdray House, a reminder of how long the area around Heyshott has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St James: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Heyshott is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Heyshott and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Heyshott is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for drone roof surveys. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Other places close to Heyshott include Hoyle (1 mile north-east), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-west), Cocking (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west) and West Lavington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Heyshott
In Heyshott, that means homes and buildings near Unicorn Inn, among other places. A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Heyshott include Graffham Common and Levin Down.
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Somewhere like Heyshott needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
For a price for drone roof surveys in Heyshott, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Move stored items away from the hatch
Keep the photos with your property records. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Take photos of any changes.