West Sussex · London and the South East
Itchingfield Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Itchingfield. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Itchingfield
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
Drone roof survey in Itchingfield
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it cannot see under the coverings or into the loft. We check the loft from inside where it’s safe, since that’s where leaks and condensation often show first. Inside and out together tell you far more. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. Where the loft cannot be reached safely, we note it. We survey chimney stacks, fragile roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and common reasons people get in touch are hidden gutters full of leaves and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots.
In a small place like Itchingfield, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Itchingfield (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Itchingfield
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Drones, thermal imaging and Itchingfield roofs
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Nicolas, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Itchingfield is about 4 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Itchingfield, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Itchingfield is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. Crawley is in our area too.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area for drone roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Bashurst Hill, Five Oaks Road and Bashurst Copse, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Barns Green (1 mile south), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles north-east), Brooks Green (2 miles south), Tower Hill (2 miles east) and Southwater (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles east), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east) and Storrington (9 miles south).
What’s near Itchingfield
In Itchingfield, that means homes and buildings near Tanbridge House School. The closest station to Itchingfield is Christs Hospital station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles east) and Horsham Hospital (3.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A drone record gives you a baseline. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It helps when you plan ahead. In a small place like Itchingfield, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why book us in Itchingfield
- An independent view of the roof
- A photo-illustrated written report
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the price in Itchingfield
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
What to tell us when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly where each defect is, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Take photos of any changes.
Common questions in Itchingfield
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Itchingfield?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you cover smaller places like Itchingfield?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We will confirm the timing when you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Itchingfield, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 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.
Advice
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Itchingfield
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and some sheet roofs are fragile. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
We are often asked to look at:
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Flashings that have come away
Take a building like Barns Green Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Before booking anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What’s outside the scope of the survey