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Drone Roof Survey in Old Shoreham
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Old Shoreham from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Flashings that have come away
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
Drone roof survey in Old Shoreham: what you get
We carry out drone roof surveys in Old Shoreham and across London and the South East, subject to airspace checks and the weather. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Typical surveys look at ridge pieces that have lifted and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings, on chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and fragile roofs.
In a small place like Old Shoreham, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Old Shoreham (BN43)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
Questions from Old Shoreham
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Old Shoreham?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Old Shoreham is about 1 mile from Brighton City (Shoreham) Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How do I find out if my home in Old Shoreham 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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you work in Old Shoreham?
Yes. We survey roofs in Old Shoreham and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
What we can’t see
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Older roofs in small places like Old Shoreham can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
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.
Related advice
Drone roof surveys in Old Shoreham: local notes
Old Shoreham lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Brighton City (Shoreham) Airport is about 1 mile away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight.
Historic houses such as Portslade Manor, about 3.1 miles east, show how far back building around Old Shoreham goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself. Anyone responsible for a site like Swiss Gardens Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you live in an older home near St Nicolas' Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Old Shoreham is about 1 mile west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We carry out drone roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Old Shoreham. Old Shoreham is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for drone roof surveys. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Surveys in BN43 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Old Shoreham, we cover Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north), Kingston by Sea (2 miles east), Southwick (2 miles east) and Castle Town (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles west), Rustington (10 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Old Shoreham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Sir Robert Woodard Academy and The Amsterdam pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 0.7 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Southlands Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Old Castle (4.6 miles west). Not far away are Lancing Ring and Adur Estuary RSPB Reserve.
Also near Old Shoreham
Also in Old Shoreham
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. Photos show how the covering is wearing.
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We don’t test for it, but we flag it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Old Shoreham
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Let us know what you want to see
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.