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West Chiltington Drone Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in West Chiltington. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
Drone roof surveys in West Chiltington: local notes
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
If you look after a building such as West Chiltington Community Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Old Place Manor, about 2.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Chiltington. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
West Chiltington is about 9 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in West Chiltington, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Brighton is in our area too.
Surveys in RH20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Pond Rise, Church Street and Castle Rise and the roads around them. We also cover West Chiltington Common (1 mile south-west), Nutbourne (1 mile west), Thakeham (1 mile south-east), Abingworth (1 mile south-east) and Marehill (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover 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
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rydon Community College, among other places. The closest station to West Chiltington is Pulborough station, about 3 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (2.5 miles south). The countryside around West Chiltington includes Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Drone roof survey in West Chiltington: what you get
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it cannot see under the coverings or into the loft. Where there’s safe access, we look in the loft space too, since that’s where leaks and condensation often show first. Together, the two give a fuller picture. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. If there is no safe loft access, the report says so. Typical surveys look at cracked mortar along the ridge and slipped or missing slates on a high roof, on valleys and parapet gutters, tall and steep roofs and large and complex roofs.
In a small place like West Chiltington, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- West Chiltington (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks frequently start at outlets, edges and around plant. They’re all captured in close-up, as far as the flight allows.
Large commercial roofs
Large commercial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically, so nothing is skipped.
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What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
West Chiltington questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in West Chiltington?
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, including zones around airports and prisons. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is my home in West Chiltington listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How do I book a survey in West Chiltington?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Let us know what you want to see
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Make sure there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
We email the report to you, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
What you can safely check yourself
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.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
When to book a survey in West Chiltington
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. From ground level, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will the report include photos?
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Somewhere as small as West Chiltington, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.