West Sussex · London and the South East
Sullington Drone Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Sullington? You can book a drone roof survey in Sullington and across West Sussex.
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
Roof by roof
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Spotting them early stops them falling.
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll say if a specialist is needed.
Drone roof survey in Sullington: what you get
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs cannot always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that can’t be seen from the street. Everything we find goes into a photo-illustrated written report. It’s also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. If we can’t fly, we tell you why. We are often asked to look into coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and lead work pulling away at abutments, on large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and valleys and parapet gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Sullington may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Sullington (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price drone roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
FAQs for Sullington
Do you cover smaller places like Sullington?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Sullington?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Nearby places to Sullington
What else we do in Sullington
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sullington
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Check the loft can be reached
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, particularly in autumn. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Sullington needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Flying and imaging in Sullington
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
Parham House lies about 2.5 miles west, so building around Sullington goes back a long way. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Thakeham Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Sullington is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Bookings from Sullington are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across West Sussex, we cover Sullington. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: RH20. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Storrington (1 mile north-west), Heath Common (1 mile north-east), Washington (1 mile east), Rock (1 mile east) and Cootham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (8 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Sullington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Anchor Inn and Rydon Community College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Amberley station, about 4.7 miles west. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (0.7 miles north-west) and Amberley Castle (4.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.