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Drone roof survey in Tangmere, West Sussex
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tangmere. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
How a drone roof survey works in Tangmere
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, 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. Common reasons to book are damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below and standing water on a flat roof, across tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and fragile roofs.
Around Tangmere, lots of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from the ground misses.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Tangmere (PO20, PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller. Homes in smaller places like Tangmere can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Tangmere
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Drone roof surveys in Tangmere: local notes
Tangmere is about 3 miles from Goodwood Aerodrome, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. 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.
Goodwood House lies about 1.8 miles north-west, so building around Tangmere goes back a long way. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Tangmere Primary Academy, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Tangmere is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Tangmere is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Surveys in PO20 and PO18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Garland Square, Derwent Close and Jerrard Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Tangmere, we cover Boxgrove (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile south), Halnaker (1 mile north) and Maudlin (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Tangmere
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ormiston Six Villages Academy and Westbourne House School, among other places. Tangmere’s nearest station is Chichester station, about 3.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include The Chichester City Museum (2.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (2.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Levin Down.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Tangmere
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Roof by roof
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. With a drone, nobody has to go near them.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. The drone sees them without touching them.
Towns and villages near Tangmere
What else we do in Tangmere
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Tangmere
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
For an older house near a landmark like St Andrew's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What insurance they carry
- Their report turnaround times
Questions from Tangmere
How do I find out if my home in Tangmere is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Tangmere within the area you cover?
Yes. Tangmere is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How long does the visit take?
Allow about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll give you an idea of timing as you book.
Will the drone show what’s under the tiles?
No. It photographs the outside, not the inside. The loft space is checked separately, where there’s safe access.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
That depends on where the roof is. Flying inside a flight restriction zone needs permission from the airport or air traffic control. Book early if you think you may be affected.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Tangmere?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Being in a smaller place like Tangmere doesn’t change how the visit works: 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.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Tangmere, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.