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Drone roof survey in Maplehurst, West Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Maplehurst, with photographs and a written report.
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
Useful tips for Maplehurst property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Poor airflow lets condensation build up, and it is something only an inside check will show. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow.
How a drone roof survey works in Maplehurst
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Near protected airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and tell you. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. We are often asked to look into damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, across chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and large and complex roofs.
Villages like Maplehurst often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Maplehurst (RH13)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Common questions in Maplehurst
Will you come out to Maplehurst?
Yes, Maplehurst is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Maplehurst?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Maplehurst
It is hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. Our report shows the condition of each area. You can tackle the urgent items first. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in Maplehurst
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Drone roof surveys in Maplehurst: local notes
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If you look after a building like St Andrew's CofE Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Andrew, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Maplehurst is about 4 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out drone roof surveys in Maplehurst for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in RH13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Nuthurst Road, Park Lane and Copsale Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Nuthurst (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles north-west), Tower Hill (4 miles north-west), Brooks Green (4 miles west) and Horsham (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south).
Around Maplehurst
The closest station to Maplehurst is Christs Hospital station, about 3.8 miles north-west. A little further out are Horsham Hospital (4.3 miles north) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Maplehurst
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Somewhere as small as Maplehurst, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of 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.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.