West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Ifield, West Sussex
Drone roof surveys across Ifield, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
What a drone roof survey looks like in Ifield
The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport covers Ifield, or comes right up to its edge. We ask the airport for permission before flying there, and only fly if it is given. Within a mile and a half or so of Ifield there are several hotels. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Margaret's CofE Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. For businesses in and around places such as County Mall, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see by drone or thermal camera.
Ifield is about 1 mile north-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We visit Ifield as part of our work across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our West Sussex coverage includes Ifield.
Drone roof surveys in RH11 and RH10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Mill Lane, Hare Lane and Brock Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Ifield include Gossops Green (1 mile south), Ifieldwood (1 mile west), Bewbush (1 mile south-west), Russ Hill (2 miles north-west) and Charlwood (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Ifield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ifield Community College, Target Hill Park and St Wilfrid's Catholic School and the streets around them. Ifield’s nearest station is Ifield station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Hospital (0.6 miles south-east) and County Mall (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ifield include Tilgate Lake.
About our drone roof survey in Ifield
Drones need reasonable weather. Strong wind or a downpour rules out a flight, because control and safety come first. If the weather turns, we’ll agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. Common reasons to book are cracked mortar along the ridge and worn lead at chimneys and walls, on tall and steep roofs, large and complex roofs and fragile roofs.
Older cottages and houses around Ifield 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. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Ifield (RH11, RH10)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Ifield
Will you come out to Ifield?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Ifield listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Does the drone show the underside of the roof?
No. It shows what’s on the outside. Leaks, damp timbers and condensation often show first from inside, so we inspect the roof space as well where access is safe.
What about my neighbours’ privacy?
We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying. We only survey what the owner has asked us to. A word with next door beforehand is a good idea.
Can the drone do thermal imaging?
Our drone takes close-up photos of the roof. Thermal imaging is carried out separately, and it’s part of the Premium Survey.
What we are asked to look at in Ifield
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Problems in those places often go unseen until they leak.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
If you live in an older home near St Margaret's Church, 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.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the survey will not cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How we price drone roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Nearby places to Ifield
What else we do in Ifield
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Tell us the exact address when you book
Your report arrives by email, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside frequently shows problems before the outside does. Take photos of any changes.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a smaller place like Ifield, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
For a price for drone roof surveys in Ifield, 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.