West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Shripney
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Shripney, with photographs and a written report.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
Drone roof survey in Shripney
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 well below the 120-metre height limit. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. We never fly where it isn’t safe. We survey fragile roofs, tall and steep roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are storm damage on steep or tall roofs and cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below.
Somewhere as small as Shripney, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Shripney (PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are often seen by nobody. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.
Honest limits
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- A structural engineer’s report
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Towns and villages near Shripney
Also in Shripney
Useful tips for Shripney property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Let us know the exact address when booking
- Let us know what you want to see
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. Drone photos are included where we could fly, alongside the other checks in the package.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a hamlet or village like Shripney, 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Drones, thermal imaging and Shripney roofs
Shripney lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
Take an older house close to Holy Cross Church: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Bersted Green Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Shripney is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We carry out drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shripney and nearby. Across West Sussex, we cover Shripney and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We survey roofs across PO22 for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Shripney Lane, Shripney Road and The Marigolds or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Shripney, we cover Lidsey (1 mile north-east), Flansham (2 miles east), Westergate (2 miles north), Aldingbourne (2 miles north) and Eastergate (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
What’s near Shripney
We work in homes and buildings around The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, The Regis School and Felpham Community College and the streets around them. Shripney’s nearest station is Bognor Regis station, roughly 1.7 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Tote Copse Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.1 miles south).
What affects the price in Shripney
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Shripney
Do you cover smaller places like Shripney?
Yes, Shripney is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Are there drone restrictions around Shripney?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How do I book a survey in Shripney?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.