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Drone roof survey in Scaynes Hill, West Sussex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Scaynes Hill. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
Drone roof survey in Scaynes Hill
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Near protected airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If permission isn’t given, we inspect by other means and tell you. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. We’re often asked to look into coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and vegetation in valleys and gutters, across flat roofs on upper floors, tall and steep roofs and large and complex roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Scaynes Hill are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Scaynes Hill (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Let us know what you want to see
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible, alongside the other checks in the package.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, and early repairs keep water out.
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Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What affects the price in Scaynes Hill
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Scaynes Hill
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Augustine's CofE Primary School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. Ockenden Manor lies about 4.1 miles west, so building around Scaynes Hill goes back a long way. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Augustine of Canterbury, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Scaynes Hill is about 2 miles east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We cover Scaynes Hill and the rest of West Sussex. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Crawley.
We work across the RH17 postcode area for drone roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Church Road, Lewes Road and Orchard Close. If you’re just outside Scaynes Hill, we cover Haywards Heath (2 miles west), North Chailey (2 miles south-east), Wivelsfield Green (2 miles south), Wivelsfield (2 miles south-west) and Chailey (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (10 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Around Scaynes Hill
In Scaynes Hill, that means homes and buildings near Oathall Community College, The Farmers pub and Great Walstead School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Haywards Heath station, roughly 2.4 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Parish Museum (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Scaynes Hill includes Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Scaynes Hill
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It helps when you plan ahead. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Scaynes Hill, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Scaynes Hill
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
FAQs for Scaynes Hill
Do you cover smaller places like Scaynes Hill?
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 is useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Scaynes Hill?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a drone see inside my loft?
No. The drone sees the roof from outside only. For the underside, we check the loft where it can be reached safely, as damp and daylight often show there first.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How do I book a survey in Scaynes Hill?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Scaynes Hill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.