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Drone roof survey in Midhurst, West Sussex
Drone roof surveys around Midhurst, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Midhurst
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. We don’t fly in strong wind or a downpour, because control and safety come first. If the weather turns, we will agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. If you’ve noticed lead work pulling away at abutments and vegetation in valleys and gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
Places like Midhurst can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Midhurst (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Midhurst
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. You cannot see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Problems in those places often go unseen until they leak.
Common reasons to book include:
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
For hotels and guest houses around Midhurst, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Before booking anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Landlord and commercial surveys in Midhurst
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a survey in Midhurst, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Common questions in Midhurst
How do I find out if my home in Midhurst is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Midhurst?
Yes, Midhurst is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Towns and villages near Midhurst
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Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Make sure the loft can be reached
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to go through what the drone showed. You can ask about anything that isn’t clear.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially in autumn. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Photographing a roof from the air doesn’t touch it. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so you see the roof exactly as it is. In an older home around Midhurst, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
For a price for your roof in Midhurst, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Midhurst
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Drones, thermal imaging and Midhurst roofs
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Midhurst, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
For an older house near a landmark such as Roman Catholic Church of Divine Motherhood, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. With Cowdray House about 0.6 miles north-east, the area around Midhurst has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Midhurst is about 8 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Roofs in Midhurst get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Midhurst is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for drone roof surveys. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We work across the GU29 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets like Station Road, Edinburgh Square and Pretoria Avenue. Midhurst sits on or near the A272 and A286, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Midhurst include Bepton Common (1 mile south-west), West Lavington (1 mile east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south), Easebourne (1 mile north-east) and Woolbeding (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (14 miles east) and Billingshurst (13 miles east).
Near you in Midhurst
In Midhurst, that means homes and buildings near The Egmont Public House, Midhurst Rother College and St Margaret's Convent and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and Lodsworth Castle (3.2 miles east). For a walk, there’s Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.