West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Walberton
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Walberton, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
About our drone roof survey in Walberton
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. If a drone will not help on your roof, we’ll say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. We survey chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roofs on upper floors, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ridge and hip pieces working loose and plant growth and moss on the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Walberton may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Walberton (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Walberton
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. You can’t see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Problems in those places often go unseen until they leak.
Common reasons to book include:
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
If you look after a building such as Walberton and Binsted CofE Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Nearby places to Walberton
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Walberton questions
Is my home in Walberton 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 is 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.
Is Walberton within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Do you hold CAA registration for the drone?
Yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Our drone weighs under 250g and keep it in sight at all times.
How long will you be at the property?
Typically, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. That includes checking the site and the weather before take-off.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Let us know what you want to see
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
There is a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly in autumn. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Walberton, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
Airspace, weather and Walberton roofs
Walberton lies within about 4 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. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
The streets around a church like St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Walberton is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Walberton and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Walberton is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
We work across the BN18 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street, Maple Road and Prime Close. We also cover Avisford (1 mile north-east), Binsted (1 mile east), Slindon Common (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile south-west) and Barnham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Walberton
Around Walberton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Philip Howard Catholic High School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Barnham station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Arundel Castle (3 miles east). For a walk, there is WWT Arundel and Bignor Hill.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
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.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Walberton
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.