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Drone roof survey in Sompting, West Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Sompting, with photos and a written report.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords and agents in Sompting book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Drone roof survey in Sompting
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 will agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. Common reasons to book are slipped or missing slates on a high roof and moss and weeds taking hold up top, across large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
In smaller places like Sompting, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from ground level. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from the ground misses.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Sompting (BN15)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Drone roof surveys in Sompting: local notes
Sompting lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Brighton City (Shoreham) Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight.
For an older house near a landmark like St Peter the Apostle, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Take a building like Sompting Village Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Sompting is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. Bookings from Sompting are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. There is also a page for Brighton.
Here we cover the BN15 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Osborne Drive, Western Road North and Osborne Close, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Sompting, we cover Lancing (1 mile east), East Worthing (1 mile south), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (2 miles west) and Salvington (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (13 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles east), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Sompting
In Sompting, that means homes and buildings near Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School, Brooklands Park and The Sir Robert Woodard Academy. For rail, the closest station is Lancing station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Old Castle (2.4 miles west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.5 miles west). For a walk, there is Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
Why it is worth a survey now in Sompting
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. You can show exactly where the problem is. Arranging work in a smaller place like Sompting is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in Sompting
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Homes around Sompting often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Sompting
Are there drone restrictions around Sompting?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Sompting is about 2 miles from Brighton City (Shoreham) Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Will you come out to Sompting?
Yes, Sompting is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Roof by roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.
Large commercial roofs
Many commercial roofs have fragile sheets or roof lights. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Nearby places to Sompting
Other services in Sompting
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.