West Sussex · London and the South East
Rock Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys around Rock, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rock
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photographs of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. If we cannot fly, we tell you why. If you’ve noticed coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and standing water on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Rock, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Rock (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Rock
With Parham House about 3.9 miles west, Rock sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Mary's CofE Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Rock is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Rock can all book drone roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Local streets include Old London Road, London Road and Lamorna Close, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Rock: Washington (1 mile south), Heath Common (1 mile north-west), Sullington (1 mile west), Warminghurst (2 miles north) and Storrington (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Rock
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rydon Community College and The Frankland Arms Public House, among other places. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill.
FAQs for Rock
Is Rock within the area you cover?
Yes, Rock is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Are there drone restrictions around Rock?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know as you book.
Other services in Rock
How the survey changes by roof type
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate normally means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks often start at outlets, edges and around plant. They’re all captured in close-up.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Leave it or get it looked at?
With drone photos, everyone can see the same thing. They show the location and extent of each defect, which helps when you ask for quotes. 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.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book us in Rock
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Move stored items away from the hatch
Keep the photos with your property records. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Rural addresses near Rock can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
For a price for drone roof surveys in Rock, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.