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Drone Roof Survey in Ifieldwood
Drone roof surveys in Ifieldwood from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Wind damage high on the roof
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Let us know what you want to see
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ifieldwood
Drone roof surveys are available in Ifieldwood and throughout London and South East England, subject to airspace checks and the weather. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. You get a written report with close-up photographs and recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We survey fragile roofs, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding and splits on a high flat roof and wind damage high on the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Ifieldwood may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Ifieldwood (RH11)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
FAQs for Ifieldwood
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Ifieldwood?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport covers Ifieldwood, or comes right up to its edge. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Is Ifieldwood within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We do not test for it, but we flag it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.
Places near Ifieldwood
Other services in Ifieldwood
Drone roof surveys in Ifieldwood: local notes
Ifieldwood is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Mill Primary Academy will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you run a business near County Mall, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. If you live in an older home near St Margaret's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Ifieldwood is about 2 miles north-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Ifieldwood can all book drone roof surveys. Our West Sussex coverage includes Ifieldwood and the places around it.
Surveys in RH11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Ifield (1 mile east), Russ Hill (1 mile north), Lambs Green (1 mile south-west), Gossops Green (2 miles south-east) and Bewbush (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (12 miles south-west).
What’s near Ifieldwood
Around Ifieldwood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ifield Community College and Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ifield station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and County Mall (2.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Tilgate Lake.
How we price drone roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a small place like Ifieldwood, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
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What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- A structural engineer’s report
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs