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Monk's Gate Drone Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out drone roof surveys in Monk's Gate, with photos and a clear written report.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Wind damage high on the roof
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Monk's Gate
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. Safety comes first on every visit. Typical surveys look at flashings that have come away and cracked mortar along the ridge, across fragile roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and large and complex roofs.
Somewhere as small as Monk's Gate, 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 the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Monk's Gate (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are frequently seen by nobody. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position.
Towns and villages near Monk's Gate
Also in Monk's Gate
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Monk's Gate
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Monk's Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Surveys in Monk's Gate work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Monk's Gate is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We work across RH13 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Coolhurst Close, Nuthurst Road and Brighton Road. Other places close to Monk's Gate include Mannings Heath (1 mile north), Lower Beeding (1 mile east), Crabtree (2 miles south-east), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Roffey (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Monk's Gate
In Monk's Gate, that means homes and buildings near The Dun Horse pub, Newells Preparatory School and The Forest School and the streets around them. Monk's Gate’s nearest station is Horsham station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.4 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (3 miles north-west). Not far away are Warnham LNR.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Letting agents and landlords in Monk's Gate book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What we can’t see
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
Monk's Gate: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Monk's Gate?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover smaller places like Monk's Gate?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Monk's Gate, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the roof space where it’s safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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When to book a survey in Monk's Gate
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Good Shepherd, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will the report include photos?