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Drone roof survey in Slough Green, West Sussex
Drone roof surveys across Slough Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
Drone roof survey in Slough Green
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We will tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. If you’ve noticed wind damage high on the roof and tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack, we can find out what’s behind it, on fragile roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and tall and steep roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Slough Green, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Slough Green (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Slough Green, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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When to book a survey in Slough Green
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
Problems we come across often include:
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
Take a building like Warden Park School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before you book anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How soon the report will arrive
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Slough Green
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Drones, thermal imaging and Slough Green roofs
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Tyes Place lies about 1.3 miles north, so building around Slough Green goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
Slough Green is about 3 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Slough Green and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Drone roof surveys in RH17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Whitemans Green (1 mile east), Warninglid (1 mile west), Staplefield (1 mile north), Brook Street (1 mile east) and Cuckfield (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (6 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Landmarks near Slough Green
For rail, the closest station is Balcombe station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Cuckfield Museum (1.4 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (3.7 miles south). For a walk, there’s Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
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 a drone shows it clearly.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. A drone avoids that.
Slough Green questions
Is my home in Slough Green listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Slough Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Slough Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is a drone roof survey a thermal survey?
No, the drone survey is photographic. For thermal imaging, look at the Premium Survey or our thermal roof survey, and its findings are checked with moisture readings.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
That depends on where the roof is. Inside a flight restriction zone, we need permission first, which can add time. Book early if you think you may be affected.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Slough Green
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Finding them now means less to put right, whatever height the roof is. For an older or listed building in a place like Slough Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.