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Drone Roof Survey in West Burton
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for West Burton and the rest of West Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
Drone roof survey in West Burton
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. Safety comes first on every visit. We survey tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and fragile roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and ponding and splits on a high flat roof.
Older buildings in small places like West Burton may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- West Burton (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Prices for drone roof surveys in West Burton
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why get it checked now?
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Finding them now means less to put right, whatever height the roof is. In a small place like West Burton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in West Burton
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like West Burton, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- 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.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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What this survey cannot tell you
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
Questions from West Burton
Is West Burton within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in West Burton?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. We will confirm the timing when booking.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Flying and imaging in West Burton
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. 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 site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bury CofE Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. With Bignor Roman Villa about 0.8 miles north-west, the area around West Burton has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
West Burton is about 6 miles west of Storrington, in West Sussex. Anywhere in West Burton, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. West Burton is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Every address in RH20 is covered for drone roof surveys. If you’re just outside West Burton, we cover Bury (1 mile south-east), Watersfield (1 mile north-east), Amberley (2 miles east), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-east) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Landmarks near West Burton
We work in homes and buildings around Dorset House School and the streets around them. West Burton’s nearest station is Amberley station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Arundel and District Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.8 miles east). Not far away are Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
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Signs you need a drone roof survey in West Burton
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. From ground level, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of the Holy Cross are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you get a written report with photos