West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Streat
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out drone roof surveys in Streat, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Streat
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. Safety comes first on every visit. If you are worried about ponding and splits on a high flat roof and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Streat, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong 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.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Streat (BN6, BN7)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Tell us the exact address as you book
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the location and extent of every problem, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
How we price drone roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Streat
Do you cover smaller places like Streat?
Yes, Streat is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Streat listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do drone rules differ in central London?
In some places, only with permission. Restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs need NATS permission before a flight. We check each address first, and fall back on other viewpoints if we cannot fly.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Do you hold CAA registration for the drone?
Yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. We fly a sub-250g drone and keep it in sight at all times.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Drones, thermal imaging and Streat roofs
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Anyone responsible for a site like Plumpton Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Streat is about 3 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in Streat, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across West Sussex, we cover Streat and the places around it. There is also a page for Brighton.
All of BN6 and BN7 is covered for drone roof surveys. Other places close to Streat include Plumpton (1 mile south-east), Plumpton Green (1 mile north-east), East Chiltington (1 mile east), Ditchling Common (2 miles north) and Chiltington (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (15 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-west) and East Grinstead (15 miles north).
Around Streat
For rail, the closest station is Plumpton station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (1.6 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
You can learn a lot 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.
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Signs you need a drone roof survey in Streat
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
For an older house near a landmark like Streat Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Streat, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
For a price for drone roof surveys in Streat, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Streat
A drone record gives you a baseline. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It’s useful for planning maintenance over the years. Outbuildings and barns around Streat are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
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.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A report with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See our cost guide or two real surveys.