West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Rowhook
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rowhook. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Chimney tops in poor condition
Drone roof survey in Rowhook: what you get
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. We don’t fly in high wind or heavy rain, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the day turns out unsuitable, we will talk about another date. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. If you’ve noticed lifted or split lead flashings and cracked mortar along the ridge, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Rowhook, 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. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Rowhook (RH12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for drone roof surveys in Rowhook
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
For a price for your roof in Rowhook, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
FAQs for Rowhook
Do you cover smaller places like Rowhook?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Rowhook is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you photograph next door’s garden?
We take care around neighbouring homes. The camera is pointed at your roof, not next door. It is worth telling neighbours about the flight.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Why get it checked now?
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. You get photos of every part we can see, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can tackle the urgent items first. For an older or listed building in a place like Rowhook, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere like Rowhook needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Airspace, weather and Rowhook roofs
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If you look after a building such as Farlington School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For any home in Rowhook, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Rowhook is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We carry out drone roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Rowhook and nearby. Rowhook is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Crawley is in our area too.
Drone roof surveys in RH12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Rowhook include Warnham (2 miles east), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles south-east), Itchingfield (3 miles south), Tower Hill (4 miles south-east) and Holbrook (4 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (9 miles east), Haywards Heath (15 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-east), Broadfield (8 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south) and Billingshurst (6 miles south-west).
Around Rowhook
Around Rowhook, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Chequers Inn Public House and Farlington Strood Park. The closest station to Rowhook is Warnham station, roughly 3 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (3.7 miles south-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
Useful tips for Rowhook property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. They’ll see exactly where each defect is, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Poor airflow lets condensation build up. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
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What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs