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Drone roof survey in West Hoathly, West Sussex
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in West Hoathly, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Why get it checked now?
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It helps when you plan ahead. Older cottages and farmhouses around West Hoathly can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys on any day of the week
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Drone roof survey in West Hoathly: what you get
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If permission isn’t given, we inspect by other means and tell you. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. We survey large and complex roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roofs on upper floors, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slipped or missing slates on a high roof and lead work pulling away at abutments.
Older buildings in small places like West Hoathly may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
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.
- Place
- West Hoathly (RH19)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to West Hoathly
Other services in West Hoathly
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Shut pets inside while we fly
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, so small faults are dealt with early.
Surveys for landlords and agents in West Hoathly
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 around your tenants.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Flying and imaging in West Hoathly
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. About 0.2 miles south-west lies Priest House, a reminder of how long the area around West Hoathly has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like West Hoathly CofE Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Margaret's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
West Hoathly is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We provide drone roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in West Hoathly and the surrounding area. West Hoathly is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for drone roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Every address in RH19 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Hilltop Road, Sandy Lane and North Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Sharpthorne (1 mile east), Selsfield Common (1 mile north-west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Ardingly (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (9 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
Near you in West Hoathly
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Fox pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is East Grinstead station, about 3.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include East Grinstead Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around West Hoathly frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Your questions about drone roof surveys in West Hoathly
Are there drone restrictions around West Hoathly?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you cover smaller places like West Hoathly?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.