West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Newpound Common
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Newpound Common, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
How a drone roof survey works in Newpound Common
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. If a drone will not help on your roof, we will say so. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. We survey large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and moss building up on slopes and in gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Newpound Common may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
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.
- Where
- Newpound Common (RH14)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Newpound Common and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Finding them now means less to put right. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book us in Newpound Common
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A written report with photographs
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to Newpound Common
Other services in Newpound Common
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Drone roof surveys around Newpound Common
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Peter Ad Vincula: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a building like Wisborough Green Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Newpound Common is about 8 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Newpound Common gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Here we cover the RH14 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Newpound and Newpound Lane. We also cover the places around Newpound Common: Billingshurst (2 miles south-east), Five Oaks (3 miles east), The Haven (3 miles north-east), Coneyhurst (3 miles south-east) and Tisman's Common (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (8 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south) and Broadfield (13 miles east).
Near you in Newpound Common
Around Newpound Common, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Cricketers Arms Public House and The Weald School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Billingshurst station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east. Open spaces near Newpound Common include The Mens.
Roof by roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. You cannot see it from the street at all, but it’s plain to see from the air.
Questions from Newpound Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newpound Common?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Newpound Common within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Will the drone show what’s under the tiles?
No. It shows what’s on the outside. Leaks, damp timbers and condensation frequently show first from inside, so we inspect the roof space as well where access is safe.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Newpound Common, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange 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 use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Newpound Common
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks