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Drone roof survey in Slinfold, West Sussex
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Slinfold and the rest of West Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Slinfold
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. From the ground, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Peter: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Before you book anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- What experience they bring
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
How a drone roof survey works in Slinfold
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. Strong wind or heavy rain rules out a flight, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the weather turns, we’ll agree another day. We check the forecast before the visit and again on site. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. We survey large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and tall and steep roofs, and people most often book us about eroded pointing on a chimney stack and cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below.
Villages like Slinfold often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Slinfold (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and letting agents in Slinfold book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will say if a specialist is needed.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks often start at outlets, edges and around plant. We photograph them closely.
Flying and imaging in Slinfold
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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
Anyone responsible for a site like Slinfold CofE Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Slinfold is about 4 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Slinfold, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Slinfold is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for drone roof surveys. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
All of RH13 is covered for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, Park Road and West Way or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in The Haven (2 miles west), Five Oaks (2 miles south-west), Rudgwick (2 miles north-west), Bucks Green (3 miles north-west) and Tisman's Common (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles east), Horsham (4 miles east), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (14 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east) and Storrington (10 miles south).
What’s near Slinfold
Around Slinfold, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Farlington Strood Park and Tanbridge House School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Christs Hospital station, about 2.2 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Horsham Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR.
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What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Somewhere as small as Slinfold, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You give us the address and tell us 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.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Slinfold
Do you cover smaller places like Slinfold?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Slinfold?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How do I book a survey in Slinfold?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can you fly a drone in central London?
It depends where in central London. Restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs need NATS permission before a flight. Every address is checked first, and fall back on other viewpoints if we cannot fly.
What happens if the weather is bad?
We don’t fly in strong wind or heavy rain. Whether we can fly depends on the conditions on the day. If we can’t fly, we’ll arrange another day.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.