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Drone Roof Survey in Hoyle
Drone roof surveys across Hoyle, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
Hoyle: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Hoyle?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hoyle?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
About our drone roof survey in Hoyle
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. We never fly where it is not safe. Common reasons to book are worn lead at chimneys and walls and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings, on tall and steep roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Hoyle, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Hoyle (GU29)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hoyle
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Towns and villages near Hoyle
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What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- A structural engineer’s report
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hoyle
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Somewhere as small as Hoyle, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Hoyle
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. About 2.2 miles north-west lies Cowdray House, a reminder of how long the area around Hoyle has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St James, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Hoyle is about 9 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover Hoyle and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Hoyle is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for drone roof surveys. Portsmouth is in our area too.
All of GU29 is covered for drone roof surveys. We also cover Heyshott (1 mile south-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west), West Lavington (2 miles north-west) and Cocking (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Rustington (13 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles east).
Near you in Hoyle
Typical jobs here are in homes near Unicorn Inn and the streets around them. A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (2.6 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hoyle include Levin Down and Graffham Common.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
Common roof problems in Hoyle
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Take a building like Midhurst Rother College: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long the report takes to arrive