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Mackerel's Common Drone Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Mackerel's Common? We carry out drone roof surveys in Mackerel's Common and across West Sussex.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Standing water on a flat roof
Drone roof survey in Mackerel's Common
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. If a drone won’t help on your roof, we’ll say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. If you’ve noticed plant growth and moss on the roof and flat roofs on upper floors that hold water, we can find out what’s behind it, on fragile roofs, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters alike.
In a small place like Mackerel's Common, 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 Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Mackerel's Common (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Mackerel's Common, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Roof by roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. It is almost impossible to see from ground level, but it’s plain to see from the air.
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from the ground. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Mackerel's Common
Is Mackerel's Common within the area you cover?
Yes. Mackerel's Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Are there drone restrictions around Mackerel's Common?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report follows by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Why it is worth a survey now in Mackerel's Common
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It’s useful for planning maintenance over the years. For an older or listed building in a place like Mackerel's Common, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Mackerel's Common
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys on any day of the week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Drones, thermal imaging and Mackerel's Common roofs
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
Petworth House, about 4.6 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Mackerel's Common. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Mackerel's Common is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Mackerel's Common and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Our West Sussex coverage includes Mackerel's Common. We also survey roofs in Guildford.
Here we cover the RH14 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Kirdford (1 mile south), Plaistow (2 miles north), Ifold (2 miles north), Balls Cross (2 miles south-west) and Wisborough Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles east), Broadfield (15 miles east), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Mackerel's Common
For rail, the closest station is Billingshurst station, roughly 4.8 miles south-east of the centre. Open spaces near Mackerel's Common include The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
Can I check my roof myself?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.