West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in West Chiltington Common, West Sussex
Wondering about the roof at a property in West Chiltington Common? We carry out drone roof surveys in West Chiltington Common and across West Sussex.
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Drone roof survey in West Chiltington Common
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. We never fly where it is not safe. If you’re worried about flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older cottages and houses around West Chiltington Common may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- West Chiltington Common (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a drone roof survey in West Chiltington Common?
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until water overflows inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Lifted or split lead flashings
If you look after a building like West Chiltington Community Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Before you book anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around West Chiltington Common, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- 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’.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Nearby places to West Chiltington Common
More services for West Chiltington Common
Why get it checked now?
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. You get photos of every part we can see, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can tackle the urgent items first. Around West Chiltington Common, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
For a price for your roof in West Chiltington Common, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in West Chiltington Common
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
Drone roof surveys in West Chiltington Common: local notes
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. With Parham House about 2.4 miles south-west, West Chiltington Common sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
The streets around a church like St Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
West Chiltington Common is about 9 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Bookings from West Chiltington Common are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. West Chiltington Common is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for drone roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
All of RH20 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Morris Way, Nightingales and Wells Place. We also cover West Chiltington (1 mile north-east), Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Marehill (1 mile north-west), Abingworth (1 mile east) and Wiggonholt (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near West Chiltington Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rydon Community College. The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 2.7 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find The Storrington And District Museum (1.9 miles south) and Amberley Castle (4.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near West Chiltington Common include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. A drone avoids that, so the survey does not add damage.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. You can’t see it from the street at all, but it’s plain to see from the air.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in West Chiltington Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in West Chiltington Common?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in West Chiltington Common?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you work in West Chiltington Common?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes West Chiltington Common.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs