West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Tilgate
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Tilgate, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
Drone roof survey in Tilgate: what you get
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it can’t see under the coverings or into the loft. Where there’s safe access, we look in the loft space too, because the underside tells its own story. Together, the two give a fuller picture. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. Where the loft cannot be reached safely, we note it. Common reasons to book are loose ridge and hip tiles and plant growth and moss on the roof, on fragile roofs, chimney stacks and large and complex roofs.
Around Tilgate, lots of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. The parts you cannot see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. Both depend on the weather on the day. Even so, a close-up image frequently shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from the ground misses.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Tilgate (RH10, RH11)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for drone roof surveys in Tilgate
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Tilgate
The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport comes within about 1 mile of Tilgate. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
Tyes Place, about 4.6 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tilgate. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Oaks Primary School & Nursery, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Tilgate is about 1 mile south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We provide drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tilgate and nearby. Tilgate is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work.
We work across RH10 and RH11 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like York Road, Nash Road and Cook Road. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Southgate (1 mile west), Crawley (1 mile north-west), Three Bridges (1 mile north-east), Maidenbower (1 mile east) and West Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (6 miles west).
Around Tilgate
In Tilgate, that means homes and buildings near Thomas Bennett Community College, The Grasshopper pub and Tilgate Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Crawley station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find County Mall (0.7 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Tilgate Lake.
Why get it checked now?
From ground level, you are guessing about most of a tall roof. Close-up photos show what’s really there, slope by slope. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. With lower homes, common in places like Tilgate, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Tilgate
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- When you will get the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they won’t be able to tell you
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FAQs for Tilgate
Is drone flying allowed in Tilgate?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Tilgate is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you cover smaller places like Tilgate?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Tilgate?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tilgate
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. A visit to a smaller place like Tilgate is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.