West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Westergate
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Westergate. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
How a drone roof survey works in Westergate
We carry out drone roof surveys in Westergate and across London and the South East, subject to airspace checks and the weather. We fly on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us. We survey large and complex roofs, chimney stacks and tall and steep roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings.
In smaller places like Westergate, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. The parts you cannot see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day. Even so, a close-up image frequently shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from ground level misses.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Westergate (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Westergate questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Westergate?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is Westergate within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we can’t see
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Westergate
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
What we are asked to look at in Westergate
Many roofs are never seen properly from ground level. You can’t see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Faults there can go unnoticed for years.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Lifted or split lead flashings
If you look after a building like Aldingbourne Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- When you will get the report
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. You get photos of every part we can see. That helps you put the work in order. In an older home around Westergate, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Westergate
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys seven days a week
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Drone roof surveys around Westergate
Westergate is within about 4 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. 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 often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Goodwood House lies about 4 miles north-west, so building around Westergate goes back a long way. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Westergate is about 3 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Westergate and the rest of West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Drone roof surveys in PO20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Oaks Close, Westergate Street and Rosvara Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Nyton (1 mile north-west), Eastergate (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile west), Norton (1 mile north-west) and West Barnham (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Worthing (12 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east) and Lancing (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Westergate
Around Westergate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ormiston Six Villages Academy and the streets around them. Westergate’s nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Tote Copse Castle (1 mile west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south).
Places near Westergate
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What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Parking around Westergate is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.