West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Pulborough
Drone roof surveys across Pulborough, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
How a drone roof survey works in Pulborough
We carry out drone roof surveys in Pulborough and across London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. You get a written report with close-up photographs and recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We survey large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and tall and steep roofs, and people most often book us about wind damage high on the roof and moss building up on slopes and in gutters.
Older cottages and houses around Pulborough may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Pulborough (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Drone roof surveys around Pulborough
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
Take a building like St Mary's Church of England Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Pulborough is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Roofs in Pulborough get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We work across the RH20 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on London Road, Station Road and Rectory Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. You’ll find Pulborough on the A283, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover Hardham (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (1 mile north-west), Coldwaltham (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (3 miles west) and Bedham (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Pulborough
In Pulborough, that means homes and buildings near The Oddfellows Arms. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Storrington And District Museum (3.8 miles south-east) and Coates Castle (3.8 miles west). Open spaces near Pulborough include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Places near Pulborough
What else we do in Pulborough
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Pulborough
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
Problems we come across often include:
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
Old Place Manor lies about 0.4 miles west, so building around Pulborough goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Parking around Pulborough is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Outlets, edges and roof plant are common problem areas. We photograph them closely.
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. We record what we see of their condition.
Pulborough: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Pulborough?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Will you come out to Pulborough?
Yes, Pulborough is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Pulborough
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.