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Drone roof survey in Stedham, West Sussex
Drone roof surveys in Stedham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Wind damage high on the roof
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stedham
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it can’t see inside. Where there’s safe access, we look in the roof space too, since that’s where leaks and condensation frequently show first. Inside and out together tell you far more. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. If there’s no safe loft access, the report says so. If you’re worried about ponding and splits on a high flat roof and eroded pointing on a chimney stack, we can find out what’s behind it, on tall and steep roofs, chimney stacks and large and complex roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Stedham may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Stedham (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Stedham
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Common roof problems in Stedham
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and some sheet roofs are fragile. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Flashings that have come away
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St James, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Let us know what you want to see
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
What a drone roof survey looks like in Stedham
About 1.8 miles east lies Cowdray House, a reminder of how long the area around Stedham has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
If you look after a building like Stedham Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Stedham is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Stedham, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in GU29 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on The Street, The Alley and Queens Street and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Iping (1 mile north-west), Woolbeding (1 mile east), Minsted (1 mile south-west), Bepton Common (1 mile south-east) and Midhurst (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (15 miles east), Billingshurst (14 miles east) and Portfield (11 miles south).
Landmarks near Stedham
Around Stedham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Midhurst Rother College and the streets around them. A little further out are Midhurst Museum (1.6 miles east) and Lodsworth Castle (4.5 miles east). Not far away are Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Stedham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Questions from Stedham
How do I find out if my home in Stedham is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Stedham?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Are there drone restrictions in central London?
It depends where in central London. Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs have restricted areas that need NATS permission. Every address is checked first, and fall back on other viewpoints if we cannot fly.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Can the drone do thermal imaging?
Our drone takes close-up photos of the roof. Thermal imaging is a separate check, included in our Premium Survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks frequently start at outlets, edges and around plant. They’re all captured in close-up, as far as the flight allows.
Chimney stacks
From the air, a lean or a loose pot is easy to see. We record what we find with photos.