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Drone Roof Survey in Kingston Gorse
Drone roof surveys across Kingston Gorse, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- A structural engineer’s report
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Drone roof survey in Kingston Gorse: what you get
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. We are often asked to look into vegetation in valleys and gutters and standing water on a flat roof, across valleys and parapet gutters, flat roofs on upper floors and large and complex roofs.
Somewhere as small as Kingston Gorse, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Kingston Gorse (BN16)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit, and whether work has done its job.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Kingston Gorse
Kingston Gorse is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ferring CofE Primary School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. For an older house near a landmark such as St Andrew's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Kingston Gorse is about 3 miles south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Kingston Gorse, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. Brighton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: BN16. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Middle Way, Gorse Avenue and Sea Lane. We also cover West Kingston (1 mile west), Ferring (1 mile north-east), Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west), East Preston (1 mile north-west) and Hangleton (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (3 miles north-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Selsey (15 miles west), Littlehampton (3 miles west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Kingston Gorse
We work in homes and buildings around Chatsmore Catholic High School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Goring-By-Sea station, about 1.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Zachary Merton Hospital (1.8 miles west) and Rustington Museum (2 miles west). For a walk, there’s Highdown Hill.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Kingston Gorse often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Kingston Gorse
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Kingston Gorse?
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. It is hard to tell from below what has shifted. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
Historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor, about 1.8 miles north, show how far back building around Kingston Gorse goes. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Questions to ask before you book
- Are they insured for the work?
- What exactly goes into their report
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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.
Kingston Gorse questions
Is Kingston Gorse within the area you cover?
Yes, Kingston Gorse is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kingston Gorse?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
Sometimes, with permission. Airports such as Gatwick, Luton and Southampton have flight restriction zones, where the airport or air traffic control must give permission first. Without it, we inspect from other safe viewpoints.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Kingston Gorse?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Are there drone restrictions in central London?
It depends where in central London. Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs have restricted areas that need NATS permission. Every address is checked first, and fall back on other viewpoints if we can’t fly.