West Sussex · London and the South East
Slindon Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys in Slindon, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Slindon
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail. Everything we find goes into a report with photographs. 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, valleys and parapet gutters and tall and steep roofs, and people most often book us about ridge and hip pieces working loose and lead work pulling away at abutments.
In a village or hamlet like Slindon, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. 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. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
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.
- Where
- Slindon (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Slindon
Is my home in Slindon listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Will you come out to Slindon?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is your drone operator registered?
Yes. We hold both a CAA Flyer ID and an Operator ID. The drone we use weighs under 250g.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Slindon?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
What affects the price in Slindon
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Can I check my roof myself?
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. Do not go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Slindon, a postcode does not 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.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Flying and imaging in Slindon
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight. About 4.3 miles north lies Bignor Roman Villa, a reminder of how long the area around Slindon has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Slindon is about 6 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Slindon is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Slindon is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Surveys in BN18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on School Hill, Dyers Lane and Slindon Top Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Slindon, we cover Slindon Common (1 mile south-east), Fontwell (1 mile south-west), Avisford (1 mile south-east), Walberton (1 mile south) and Binsted (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Near you in Slindon
We work in homes and buildings around Ormiston Six Villages Academy and The Newburgh Arms Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Barnham station, roughly 2.5 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (3 miles east) and Tote Copse Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Outlets, edges and roof plant are common problem areas. They’re all captured in close-up, as far as the flight allows.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Valleys and parapet gutters are hidden from the street. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.
Towns and villages near Slindon
Other services in Slindon
Do you need a drone roof survey in Slindon?
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. You can’t see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Problems in those places often go unseen until they leak.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Wind damage high on the roof
If you look after a building such as Slindon CofE Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their track record with similar roofs