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Drone Roof Survey in Petworth
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Petworth, with photos and a written report.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
Drone roof survey in Petworth
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photographs of those roofs from the air. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that can’t be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. If we can’t fly, we tell you why. If you’ve noticed blistered or cracked flat roof coverings and wind damage high on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, flat roofs on upper floors and tall and steep roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Petworth, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Petworth (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Drone roof surveys in Petworth: local notes
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses such as Petworth House, about 0.3 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Petworth goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Sacred Heart Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Petworth is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Roofs in Petworth get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Petworth is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for drone roof surveys. Guildford is in our area too.
Every address in GU28 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets like Station Road, Back Lane and Rosemary Lane, and we cover them all. Petworth is on the A272 and A283, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Hampers Green (1 mile north), Haslingbourne (1 mile south-east), Tillington (1 mile west), Rotherbridge (1 mile south-west) and Upperton (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Petworth
Around Petworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Old Square Tavern and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 4.4 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Coates Castle (2.6 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Petworth includes The Mens.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible, alongside the other checks in the package.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Petworth
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Petworth: your questions answered
Will you come out to Petworth?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Petworth listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. We’ll give you an idea of timing when booking.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Petworth?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Places near Petworth
Also in Petworth
Do you need a drone roof survey in Petworth?
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and some sheet roofs are fragile. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
If you look after a building like Petworth Cof E Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Are they insured for the work?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Petworth, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- 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
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.