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Drone roof survey in Salvington, West Sussex
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Salvington, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
Questions from Salvington
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Salvington?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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 there drone restrictions around Salvington?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. The report follows by email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Salvington
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. Safety comes first on every visit. We are frequently asked to look into flashings that have come away and tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack, across fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and chimney stacks.
Older cottages and houses around Salvington 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. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Salvington (BN13, BN14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Salvington
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. You can’t see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Problems in those places frequently go unseen until they leak, which is why owners turn to a drone.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Flashings that have come away
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
For an older house near a landmark like St Symphorian's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How soon the report will arrive
- What experience they bring
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
Large commercial roofs
Large commercial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically, so nothing is skipped.
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How we price drone roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. Drone photos are included where we could fly, alongside the other checks in the package.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Parking around Salvington is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Why act early in Salvington
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so the survey does not create new problems. In a smaller place like Salvington, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Airspace, weather and Salvington roofs
Salvington lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Historic houses such as Ecclesden Manor, about 3.2 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Salvington goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Durrington Infant School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Salvington is about 1 mile north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Salvington is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across West Sussex, we cover Salvington. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
All of BN13 and BN14 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Stone Lane, Links Road and Lindum Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Salvington include the A24 and A27. Other places close to Salvington include Offington (1 mile east), Worthing (1 mile south), Broadwater (1 mile south-east), Findon Valley (1 mile north) and East Worthing (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west).
Around Salvington
We work in homes and buildings around Thomas A Becket First School, Durrington High School and Durrington Minature Railway. Salvington’s nearest station is West Worthing station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Acre (1.9 miles south) and Old Castle (0.7 miles south). Not far away are Widewater Lagoon and Highdown Hill.