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Drone roof survey in Nutbourne, West Sussex
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Nutbourne, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
How a drone roof survey works in Nutbourne
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. Everything we find goes into a photo-illustrated written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. If we cannot fly, we tell you why. We survey large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and tall and steep roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are chimney tops in poor condition and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
Older buildings in small places like Nutbourne may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Nutbourne (PO18, PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Nutbourne
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
For an older house near a landmark like St Wilfrid's Church and Hall, 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.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How soon the report will arrive
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Landlords and agents in Nutbourne book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Why act early in Nutbourne
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. You can show exactly where the problem is, which helps when you ask for quotes. Older and listed buildings around Nutbourne may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Nutbourne
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
For a price for drone roof surveys in Nutbourne, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Nutbourne
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
Nutbourne questions
Will you come out to Nutbourne?
Yes, Nutbourne is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Are there drone restrictions around Nutbourne?
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, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Nearby places to Nutbourne
More services for Nutbourne
What a drone roof survey looks like in Nutbourne
Nutbourne lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
Warblington Castle lies about 3.6 miles west, so building around Nutbourne goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Anyone responsible for a site like Chidham Parochial Primary School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Nutbourne is about 5 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We visit Nutbourne as part of our work across West Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our West Sussex coverage includes Nutbourne. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
Every address in PO18 and PO10 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Flatt Road, Pottery Lane and Main Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Hambrook (1 mile north), Chidham (1 mile south-east), Bosham (2 miles south-east), Broadbridge (2 miles east) and West Ashling (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (5 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (5 miles east), Yapton (12 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south).
Landmarks near Nutbourne
In Nutbourne, that means homes and buildings near Eames Farm and Bourne Community College and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Nutbourne itself: Nutbourne station. Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (3.6 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (2.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Nutbourne frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.