West Sussex · London and the South East
Shoreham-by-Sea Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Shoreham-by-Sea, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shoreham-by-Sea
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If permission isn’t given, we inspect by other means and explain why. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. We survey tall and steep roofs, chimney stacks and fragile roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are eroded pointing on a chimney stack and slates or tiles shifted by high winds.
In a town like Shoreham-by-Sea, the roofs that are hardest to see are frequently on taller buildings, steep slopes or the backs of terraces. A drone can take close-up photos of them, and thermal imaging can show patterns of heat loss or trapped moisture. Each needs the right weather. Rear slopes over back additions are a common example, as they’re rarely visible from the street.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Shoreham-by-Sea (BN43, BN15, BN42)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for drone roof surveys in Shoreham-by-Sea
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- House, block, shop or office
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 contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
For a price for drone roof surveys in Shoreham-by-Sea, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a home in Shoreham-by-Sea, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. Someone needs to let us in, so tell us who that will be.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What a drone roof survey looks like in Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham-by-Sea is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind near 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. Shoreham-by-Sea is about 2 miles from Brighton City (Shoreham) Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly.
Historic houses such as Portslade Manor, about 2.3 miles east, show how far back building around Shoreham-by-Sea goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Buckingham Park Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Shoreham-by-Sea is about 4 miles west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Shoreham-by-Sea and the rest of West Sussex. Shoreham-by-Sea is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for drone roof surveys. Brighton is in our area too.
We work across BN43, BN15 and BN42 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Adelaide Square, High Street and Rainbow Square, and we cover them all. You will find Shoreham-by-Sea on the A27 and A259, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Shoreham-by-Sea, we cover Old Shoreham (1 mile west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north-west), Southwick (2 miles east) and Portslade (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (6 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (12 miles west), Rustington (11 miles west) and Storrington (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Shoreham-by-Sea
In Shoreham-by-Sea, that means homes and buildings near Shoreham College, The Crabtree pub and Shoreham Academy, among other places. Shoreham-by-Sea has its own railway station: Shoreham-By-Sea station. A little further out are Southlands Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Thundersbarrow Hill and Shoreham Beach.
Why it is worth a survey now in Shoreham-by-Sea
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. Close-up photos show what’s really there, slope by slope. It’s far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. Roof faults found early can be planned for, whereas a leak tends to force the timing on you, in Shoreham-by-Sea as anywhere.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Over 20 years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Questions from Shoreham-by-Sea
How do I find out if my home in Shoreham-by-Sea is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Shoreham-by-Sea?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Shoreham-by-Sea is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Can a drone see inside my loft?
No. It shows what’s on the outside. The underside tells us things the drone can’t, so we check the loft too where we can.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
Flight restriction zones around protected airports need permission from the airport or air traffic control before any flight. We check your address and ask for permission where it’s required. If we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
What about my neighbours’ privacy?
We point the camera at your roof only. Neighbouring homes and gardens aren’t the subject, and flights are kept short. A quick word with the neighbours is a good idea.
What a drone roof survey does not cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Shoreham-by-Sea
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
When to book a survey in Shoreham-by-Sea
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
Common reasons to book include:
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Flashings that have come away
The streets around a church such as St Mary de Haura Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- What the survey won’t cover
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see