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Warminghurst Drone Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out drone roof surveys in Warminghurst.
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
How a drone roof survey works in Warminghurst
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it cannot see inside. Where there is safe access, we look in the roof space too, because the underside tells its own story. Inside and out together tell you far more. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. Where the loft cannot be reached safely, we note it. If you’re worried about standing water on a flat roof and plant growth and moss on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and flat roofs on upper floors alike.
Villages like Warminghurst frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Warminghurst (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Tell us the exact address when booking
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. The photos show the location and extent of every problem, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, especially in autumn. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a village or hamlet like Warminghurst, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Warminghurst
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Why get it checked now?
Photographing a roof from the air does not touch it. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Older cottages and farmhouses around Warminghurst can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- PI and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
Warminghurst: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Warminghurst?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
How do I find out if my home in Warminghurst is listed?
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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Warminghurst?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Airspace, weather and Warminghurst roofs
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of the Holy Sepulchre, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Take a building like Ashington CofE Primary School: big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Warminghurst is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. If you’re in Warminghurst, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Warminghurst is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for drone roof surveys. You can also see our page for Brighton.
All of RH20 is covered for drone roof surveys. If you are just outside Warminghurst, we cover Thakeham (1 mile north-west), Abingworth (1 mile west), Goose Green (1 mile north), Heath Common (1 mile south-west) and West Chiltington (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Around Warminghurst
In Warminghurst, that means homes and buildings near Rydon Community College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 4.7 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
What we are asked to look at in Warminghurst
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
Historic houses like Parham House, about 3.9 miles south-west, show how far back building around Warminghurst goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report