West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in West Barnham
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for West Barnham, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
Drone roof survey in West Barnham: what you get
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If permission isn’t given, we inspect by other means and tell you. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. We survey fragile roofs, tall and steep roofs and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are wind damage high on the roof and blocked valleys and parapet gutters.
Older buildings in small places like West Barnham may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- West Barnham (PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for West Barnham
Do you cover smaller places like West Barnham?
Yes, West Barnham is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Barnham?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
What if my home is near an airport?
Flight restriction zones around protected airports need permission from the airport or air traffic control before any flight. We check the airspace for your address and seek permission where it is needed. If it isn’t given, we inspect by other means.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
Keep the photos with your property records. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly in autumn. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges and hips
Loose ridge pieces can be lifted in a storm. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. The drone covers the roof area by area, so nothing is skipped.
Nearby places to West Barnham
Also in West Barnham
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around West Barnham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in West Barnham
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photographs, slope by slope. It is far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Photos and a written report every time
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Flying and imaging in West Barnham
West Barnham is within about 4 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Anyone responsible for a site like Barnham Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
West Barnham is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Roofs in West Barnham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. West Barnham is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for drone roof surveys. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the PO22 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Woodside, Orchard Way and Paddocks or a nearby road, we can survey it. West Barnham sits on or near the B2233. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Barnham (1 mile south-east), Eastergate (1 mile north-west), Walberton (1 mile north-east), Westergate (1 mile west) and Fontwell (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Near you in West Barnham
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Philip Howard Catholic High School and The Murrell Arms. West Barnham has its own railway station: Barnham station. Nearby you’ll also find Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in West Barnham
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.