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Drone Roof Survey in West Stoke
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in West Stoke. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Finding them now means less to put right. For an older or listed building in a place like West Stoke, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in West Stoke
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% of customers satisfied
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Stoke
Prices start from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where applicable, is also part of our Premium Survey, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. If a drone won’t help on your roof, we will say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away and slipped or missing slates on a high roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as West Stoke, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- West Stoke (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Airspace, weather and West Stoke roofs
West Stoke lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. West Stoke is about 3 miles from Goodwood Aerodrome, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly.
Historic houses such as West Dean House, about 3.2 miles north-east, show how far back building around West Stoke goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof itself. Anyone responsible for a site like Bishop Luffa School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
West Stoke is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We provide drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Stoke. West Stoke is one of the places in West Sussex we cover for drone roof surveys. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We cover every part of PO18 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Downs Road and Lye Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in East Ashling (1 mile south-west), West Ashling (1 mile south-west), Funtington (2 miles west), Broadbridge (2 miles south-west) and Fishbourne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Landmarks near West Stoke
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Horse And Groom Public House, among other places. The closest station to West Stoke is Fishbourne station, about 2.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Centre (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around West Stoke includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Stoke
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Questions from West Stoke
Do you cover smaller places like West Stoke?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in West Stoke listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does the drone show the underside of the roof?
No. The drone sees the roof from outside only. The roof space is checked separately, where there’s safe access.
What if it’s windy or raining on the day?
We don’t fly in high wind or heavy rain. Whether we can fly depends on the conditions on the day. If it is unsuitable, we will agree another date.
Do you hold CAA registration for the drone?
We are. The CAA has issued us a Flyer ID and an Operator ID, and the drone itself is under 250g.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in West Stoke?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What affects the price in West Stoke
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What made you get in touch
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- A structural engineer’s report
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in West Stoke
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like West Stoke, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What we are asked to look at in West Stoke
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
Problems we come across often include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
The streets around a church like Church of St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the survey will not cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID