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Hurst Wickham Drone Roof Survey
Need a drone roof survey in Hurst Wickham? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
About our drone roof survey in Hurst Wickham
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. The camera stays on your roof, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. Typical surveys look at moss building up on slopes and in gutters and debris building up in hidden gutters, across flat roofs on upper floors, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Hurst Wickham are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Hurst Wickham (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.
Large commercial roofs
Large commercial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically.
Places near Hurst Wickham
Also in Hurst Wickham
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Hurst Wickham, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What we are asked to look at in Hurst Wickham
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. We fly from ground level and bring the camera close to the roof.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Flashings that have come away
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Take a building like St Lawrence CofE Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
We email the report to you, with close-up photographs from the flight. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Take photos of any changes.
Drones, thermal imaging and Hurst Wickham roofs
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
If you live in an older home near Church of St George, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Ockenden Manor, about 5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hurst Wickham. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself.
Hurst Wickham is about 2 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Hurst Wickham gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Brighton.
We survey roofs across BN6 for drone roof surveys. You will find streets like College Lane, Hurst Wickham Close and Belmont Lane. If you are just outside Hurst Wickham, we cover Hurstpierpoint (1 mile west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (1 mile south-east), Clayton (2 miles south-east) and Sayers Common (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Hurst Wickham
In Hurst Wickham, that means homes and buildings near Downlands Community School and The Poacher pub, among other places. The closest station to Hurst Wickham is Hassocks station, roughly 1 mile south-east. A little further out are Clayton Castle (1.9 miles south) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (1 mile south-east). For a walk, there is Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Hurst Wickham: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Hurst Wickham?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Is Hurst Wickham within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.