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Slindon Common Drone Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Slindon Common, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
About our drone roof survey in Slindon Common
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. We survey large and complex roofs, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors, and people most often book us about plant growth and moss on the roof and blocked valleys and parapet gutters.
In a small place like Slindon Common, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Slindon Common (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Cottages and farmhouses around Slindon Common often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Common roof problems in Slindon Common
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. It’s hard to tell from below what has shifted. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
Take a building like Slindon CofE Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Surveys for landlords and agents in Slindon Common
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Useful tips for Slindon Common property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Check the loft can be reached
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Shut pets inside while we fly
Keep the photos with your property records. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, and early repairs keep water out.
Questions from Slindon Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Slindon Common?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is drone flying allowed in Slindon Common?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How we price drone roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Which survey package you book
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
What we look for on each type of roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate normally means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We don’t test for it, but we flag it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Drone roof surveys around Slindon Common
Slindon Common lies within about 5 miles of the sea, 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 a downpour. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
Bignor Roman Villa, about 4.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Slindon Common. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Slindon Common is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We provide drone roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Slindon Common and nearby. Slindon Common is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for drone roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Every address in BN18 is within our area for drone roof surveys. Local streets include Sunnybox Lane, Bridle Lane and Shellbridge Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Slindon (1 mile north-west), Avisford (1 mile south-east), Binsted (1 mile south-east), Walberton (1 mile south) and Fontwell (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Slindon Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Spur Public House and St Philip Howard Catholic High School. The nearest railway station is Barnham station, roughly 2.1 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Arundel Castle (3 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east). Open spaces near Slindon Common include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.