West Sussex · London and the South East
Walderton Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys in Walderton from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Lifted or split lead flashings
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Walderton
We carry out drone roof surveys in Walderton and across London and the South East, subject to airspace checks and the weather. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. You get a written report with close-up photos and recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. Common reasons to book are coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and ponding and splits on a high flat roof, across tall and steep roofs, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
In a small place like Walderton, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Walderton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Walderton
Also in Walderton
Why act early in Walderton
From the ground, you are guessing about most of a tall roof. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photos, slope by slope. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Walderton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Walderton
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Rural addresses near Walderton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- 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 we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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FAQs for Walderton
Will you come out to Walderton?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Walderton listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do drone rules differ in central London?
It depends where in central London. Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs have restricted areas that need NATS permission. Every address is checked first, and fall back on other viewpoints if we cannot fly.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
What about my neighbours’ privacy?
We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying. We only survey what the owner has asked us to. If your roof is shared, it is useful to tell your neighbours about the visit.
How do I book a survey in Walderton?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you hold CAA registration for the drone?
Yes, we are. The CAA has issued us a Flyer ID and an Operator ID, and we fly a drone that weighs under 250g, kept within sight on every flight.
Airspace, weather and Walderton roofs
Walderton lies within about 5 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 high wind or heavy rain. With Uppark about 4.3 miles north, Walderton sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Walderton is about 5 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. Walderton is one of many places we visit across West Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Walderton is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO18 is within our area for drone roof surveys. Other places close to Walderton include Lordington (1 mile south-west), Racton (1 mile south-west), Funtington (2 miles south-east), Hambrook (2 miles south) and West Ashling (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south-east), Selsey (12 miles south), Emsworth (4 miles south-west), Portfield (6 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Walderton
In Walderton, that means homes and buildings near Stansted Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Nutbourne station, roughly 3.1 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south-west) and Warblington Castle (4.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Walderton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from ground level. A drone gets close to the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. A drone avoids that, so the survey does not add damage.
Common roof problems in Walderton
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely