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Drone roof survey in Rowfant, West Sussex
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rowfant. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
What we’re asked to look at in Rowfant
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Faults there can go unnoticed for years.
Common reasons to book include:
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Gravetye Manor lies about 2.7 miles south-east, so building around Rowfant goes back a long way. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Before you book anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Drone roof survey in Rowfant: what you get
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. If a drone won’t help on your roof, we will say so. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. Typical surveys look at blocked valleys and parapet gutters and moss and weeds taking hold up top, across valleys and parapet gutters, flat roofs on upper floors and tall and steep roofs.
In a small place like Rowfant, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Rowfant (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Rowfant property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. Drone photos are included where we could fly, alongside the other checks in the package.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Take photos of any changes.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Rowfant
Is my home in Rowfant listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is Rowfant within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Are you registered with the CAA?
Yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. Our drone weighs under 250g and follow the drone code.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Can you fly a drone near an airport?
It depends on the airspace at your address. Flying inside a flight restriction zone needs permission from the airport or air traffic control. Book early if you think you may be affected.
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Rowfant, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Rowfant, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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What we cannot see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
- A structural engineer’s report
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
Drone roof surveys around Rowfant
Rowfant is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. 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. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Take an older house close to All Saints Parish Church: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Turners Hill CofE Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Rowfant is about 4 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We visit Rowfant as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex.
All of RH10 is covered for drone roof surveys. Other places close to Rowfant include Copthorne (2 miles north-west), Worth (2 miles west), Pound Hill (2 miles west), Maidenbower (2 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (4 miles west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles east) and Broadfield (5 miles west).
Around Rowfant
The closest station to Rowfant is Three Bridges station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include County Mall (3.6 miles west) and Langley Green Hospital (4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Places near Rowfant
Other services in Rowfant
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
We’ll normally ask about:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.