West Sussex · London and the South East
Steyning Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys around Steyning, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Flashings that have come away
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
About our drone roof survey in Steyning
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. Safety comes first on every visit. Typical surveys look at debris building up in hidden gutters and vegetation in valleys and gutters, across fragile roofs, chimney stacks and large and complex roofs.
Places like Steyning can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Steyning (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Steyning
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to a smaller place like Steyning is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What affects the price in Steyning
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What we cannot see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
Flying and imaging in Steyning
Steyning lies within about 5 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. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Steyning means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Steyning is about 4 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Steyning, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our West Sussex coverage includes Steyning. You can also see our page for Brighton.
We work across BN44 for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on High Street, Market Field and Dog Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Steyning: Bramber (1 mile east), Botolphs (1 mile south-east), Upper Beeding (1 mile east), Sompting (4 miles south) and Findon Valley (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (10 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Steyning
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Model Bakery The Norfolk Arms and Steyning Grammar School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Lancing station, roughly 4.1 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Steyning Museum (less than half a mile north) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Steyning includes Woods Mill and Chanctonbury Hill.
Why act early in Steyning
A drone record gives you a baseline. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It helps when you plan ahead. Homes in smaller places like Steyning can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Steyning
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- Photos and a written report every time
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Steyning?
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. It’s hard to tell from below what has shifted. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Standing water on a flat roof
Take a building like Steyning CofE Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Steyning questions
Is Steyning within the area you cover?
Yes, Steyning is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Steyning?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Steyning is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Will you photograph next door’s garden?
We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying, not on neighbouring gardens or windows. We inspect only the roof you’ve asked about. A word with next door beforehand is a good idea.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
Only with the right permission. Confirmed flight restriction zones include Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, Stansted, Luton and Southampton, among others, and a flight inside one needs the airport’s or air traffic control’s say-so. If permission isn’t given, the roof is inspected from other safe viewpoints.
Can the drone do thermal imaging?
Our drone takes close-up photographs of the roof. Thermal imaging is a separate check, included in our Premium Survey.