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Drone Roof Survey in Sidlesham Common
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Sidlesham Common, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
Drone roof survey in Sidlesham Common
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address before the visit. We’ll tell you if another approach would work better. If you’ve noticed lifted or split lead flashings and loose ridge and hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on fragile roofs, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors alike.
Older buildings in small places like Sidlesham Common may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get 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.
- Where
- Sidlesham Common (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for drone roof surveys in Sidlesham Common
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sidlesham Common
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Sidlesham Common. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Sidlesham Common
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Sidlesham 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.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sidlesham Common?
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.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Sidlesham Common
It’s hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. Our report shows the condition of each area, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. That helps you put the work in order. For older village homes like those around Sidlesham Common, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
For a price for your roof in Sidlesham Common, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
Drones, thermal imaging and Sidlesham Common roofs
Sidlesham Common is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
Whatever the street in Sidlesham Common, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early. For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Sidlesham Common is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Roofs in Sidlesham Common get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Sidlesham Common is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for drone roof surveys. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area for drone roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Chichester Road and Jury Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Sidlesham Common: Street End (1 mile south-east), Sidlesham (1 mile south), Fisher (1 mile east), Keynor Estate (2 miles south) and South Mundham (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (4 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
Around Sidlesham Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Blacksmith's Arms Public House. Sidlesham Common’s nearest station is Chichester station, roughly 2.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.9 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Sidlesham Common include Nutborne Marshes.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Sidlesham Common, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. It is almost impossible to see from the ground, but it is plain to see from the air.
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. A drone keeps everyone off them.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.