West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Selsfield Common, West Sussex
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Selsfield Common from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
About our drone roof survey in Selsfield Common
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, tall and steep roofs and fragile roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are chimney tops in poor condition and lead work pulling away at abutments.
Older buildings in small places like Selsfield Common may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Selsfield Common (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
Keep the photos with your property records. They give you something to compare against later.
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 Selsfield Common
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Selsfield Common?
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.
Is Selsfield Common within the area you cover?
Yes, Selsfield Common is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Airspace, weather and Selsfield Common roofs
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. The wider area around Selsfield Common has a long history of building, with Gravetye Manor about 0.8 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Turners Hill CofE Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Selsfield Common is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We visit Selsfield Common as part of our work across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex.
Drone roof surveys in RH19 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Being close to the B2028, Selsfield Common is simple for us to get to for drone roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include West Hoathly (1 mile south-east), Sharpthorne (2 miles south-east), Little London (2 miles south), Highbrook (3 miles south) and Ardingly (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
What’s near Selsfield Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Crown Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is East Grinstead station, about 3.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Queen Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (4 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Hedgecourt Lake.
What happens if roof problems are left?
From ground level, you’re guessing about most of a tall roof. Close-up photos show what’s really there. It is far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. Outbuildings and barns around Selsfield Common are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Weekday and weekend surveys
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Signs you need a drone roof survey in Selsfield Common
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. The drone covers the surface area by area. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Take an older house close to Church of St Leonard: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before you book anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Selsfield Common can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.