West Sussex · London and the South East
Wineham Drone Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Wineham from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flashings that have come away
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
Leave it or get it looked at?
On a tall building, problems are frequently found only when water comes in. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. A drone survey finds them sooner. For older village homes like those around Wineham, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Wineham, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wineham
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A written report with photographs
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
How a drone roof survey works in Wineham
Drone roof surveys are available in Wineham and throughout London and South East England, subject to airspace checks and the weather. We fly on any day of the week. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. Typical surveys look at lead work pulling away at abutments and debris building up in hidden gutters, on large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and fragile roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Wineham, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Wineham (BN5)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere like Wineham needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Let us know what you want to see
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to talk through the photographs and findings. You can ask about anything that isn’t clear.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
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What a drone roof survey looks like in Wineham
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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. The wider area around Wineham has a long history of building, with Ockenden Manor about 4.9 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Peter, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Wineham is about 5 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Wineham and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across West Sussex, we cover Wineham. There is also a page for Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: BN5. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Kent Street (1 mile north-west), Twineham Green (1 mile east), Twineham (1 mile east), Cowfold (2 miles north-west) and Crosspost (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Around Wineham
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (3.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Woods Mill.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Common questions in Wineham
Is drone flying allowed in Wineham?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wineham?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How fast do I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs such as deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors