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Rustington Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Rustington, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
When to book a survey in Rustington
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are frequently invisible from below. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
Anyone responsible for a site like Rustington Community Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Drone roof survey in Rustington
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. Everything we find goes into a photo-illustrated written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight isn’t possible, we explain why. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and tall and steep roofs, and people most often book us about blocked valleys and parapet gutters and plant growth and moss on the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Rustington 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.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Rustington (BN16, BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Rustington roofs
Rustington lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. 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.
With Ecclesden Manor about 2 miles north-east, the area around Rustington has a long history. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Rustington is about 5 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. If you’re in Rustington, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Brighton is in our area too.
Every address in BN16 and BN17 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, The Street and Station Road. Main roads around Rustington include the B2140, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Littlehampton (1 mile west), Toddington (1 mile north-west), Poling (2 miles north), Wick (2 miles west) and Lyminster (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Rustington
We work in homes and buildings around The Littlehampton Academy, Littlehampton College and Mewsbrook Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Angmering station, about 0.9 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Zachary Merton Hospital (less than half a mile south-east) and Lyminster Siege Castle (3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Rustington
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Rustington?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rustington?
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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, in order of urgency where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Rustington is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- We also look inside the roof space where it’s safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
From the air, a lean or a loose pot is easy to see. We record what we find with photos.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. The drone sees them without touching them, so the survey does not add damage.
Also near Rustington
What else we do in Rustington
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Surveys for landlords and agents in Rustington
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Why act early in Rustington
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. They show the location and extent of each defect. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Rustington, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Surveys on any day of the week
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out