West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Shipley
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Shipley. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
How a drone roof survey works in Shipley
We carry out drone roof surveys in Shipley and across London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly seven days a week. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, valleys and parapet gutters and large and complex roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are chimney tops in poor condition and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings.
In a small place like Shipley, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Shipley (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Shipley
Is drone flying allowed in Shipley?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Shipley?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How fast do I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Shipley
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. You can show exactly where the problem is. Around Shipley, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Airspace, weather and Shipley roofs
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Take an older house close to The Church of St Mary the Virgin: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Shipley CofE Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Shipley is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. We provide drone roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Shipley and nearby. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Every address in RH13 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Church Close and School Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Whitehall (1 mile south-west), Dragons Green (1 mile north), Broomer's Corner (1 mile south-west), Dial Post (2 miles south) and West Grinstead (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Shipley
Shipley’s nearest station is Billingshurst station, roughly 4 miles north-west of the centre. The countryside around Shipley includes Knepp Wildland.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Shipley and across West Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents and landlords in Shipley book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
How we price drone roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Shipley, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Shipley, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, 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.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
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Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.