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Drone roof survey in Kingsfold, West Sussex
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Kingsfold, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
How a drone roof survey works in Kingsfold
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address before the visit. If a drone isn’t the right tool, we will say so. We survey fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and people most frequently book us about lifted or split lead flashings and wind damage high on the roof.
In a small place like Kingsfold, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Kingsfold (RH12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kingsfold
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Kingsfold and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof by roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. From the air, every course of slates or tiles can be seen, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are frequently seen by nobody. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Kingsfold can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Kingsfold
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
For a price for drone roof surveys in Kingsfold, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Drones, thermal imaging and Kingsfold roofs
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Whether the property is in Kingsfold itself or nearby, the inspection covers what can safely be seen, inside and out. Whatever the street in Kingsfold, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Kingsfold is about 3 miles north of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Kingsfold and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Kingsfold is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for drone roof surveys. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Drone roof surveys in RH12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Foxwood, Priors Wood and Dorking Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Paynes Green (2 miles north-west), Capel (2 miles north), Ockley (3 miles north-west), Forest Green (4 miles north-west) and Beare Green (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles east), Horsham (3 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (14 miles south-east), East Grinstead (14 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles east).
Near you in Kingsfold
Around Kingsfold, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Dog and Duck Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Warnham station, about 1.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Horsham Hospital (3.2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
Common questions in Kingsfold
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Kingsfold?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
How do I find out if my home in Kingsfold is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Kingsfold?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when you book.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. 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.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Finding them now means less to put right, whatever height the roof is. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Kingsfold, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.