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Drone roof survey in Horsham, West Sussex
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out drone roof surveys in Horsham and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Drone roof survey in Horsham
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Near protected airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and tell you. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. If you’re worried about worn lead at chimneys and walls and debris building up in hidden gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
A place the size of Horsham has flats, offices, shops and schools with flat or low-pitched roofs. On a large flat roof, trapped moisture under the covering can spread a long way from the leak. Aerial photos show the whole roof at once, and anything a thermal image suggests is checked with moisture readings. Plant, rooflights and fragile panels can make a large roof unsafe to walk on.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Horsham (RH12, RH13, RH20, BN44)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for drone roof surveys in Horsham
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
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 send us an email whenever suits you.
Useful tips for Horsham property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Let us know the exact address when booking
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. The photos show the location and extent of every problem, so their quotes cover the same ground.
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.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Roof by roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. You cannot see it from the street at all, but it’s plain to see from the air.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. The drone sees them without touching them.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a property in Horsham, it’s useful to know where we can park. The roof is inspected from the ground, from inside and, where it is safe, from the roof itself, with the drone where applicable.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Horsham, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Questions from Horsham
Do you carry out roof surveys in Horsham?
Yes, Horsham is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is drone flying allowed in Horsham?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Airspace, weather and Horsham roofs
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
Whatever the street in Horsham, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Horsham is about 31 miles south of London, in West Sussex. We provide drone roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Horsham and the surrounding area. Our West Sussex coverage includes Horsham. You can also see our page for Crawley.
All of RH12, RH13, RH20 and BN44 is covered for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Station Road, London Road and Market Square or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around Horsham include the A24 and A29, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Tower Hill (1 mile south-west), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles west), Holbrook (2 miles north), Warnham (2 miles north-west) and Southwater (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (14 miles east), Broadfield (5 miles east) and Storrington (11 miles south-west). Horsham is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex.
Landmarks near Horsham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Millais School, Warnham Park and Kingslea Primary School. Horsham has its own railway station: Horsham station. Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Horsham Hospital (under half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR.
When to book a survey in Horsham
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Flashings that have come away
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
If you live in an older home near Hope Chapel, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection