West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Wivelsfield Green
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Wivelsfield Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
Drone roof survey in Wivelsfield Green: what you get
Drones need reasonable weather. We don’t fly in strong wind or a downpour, because control and safety come first. If the day turns out unsuitable, we’ll talk about another date or inspect what we can by other means. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. If you are worried about debris building up in hidden gutters and ridge and hip pieces working loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on valleys and parapet gutters, fragile roofs and chimney stacks alike.
Some older homes in villages like Wivelsfield Green are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Wivelsfield Green (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Around Wivelsfield Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- 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
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What affects the price in Wivelsfield Green
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Flying and imaging in Wivelsfield Green
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
Ockenden Manor, about 4.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wivelsfield Green. 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. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Ote Hall Chapel, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Wivelsfield Green is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We carry out drone roof surveys in Wivelsfield Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of RH17 for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Downsview Drive, Allwood Crescent and Farncombe Close or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Wivelsfield Green, we cover Wivelsfield (1 mile west), Ditchling Common (2 miles south-west), Plumpton Green (2 miles south), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north) and North Chailey (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (14 miles south-west).
Around Wivelsfield Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Cock Inn. Wivelsfield Green’s nearest station is Wivelsfield station, about 2.1 miles west. Nearby you will also find Burgess Hill Museum (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Nearby places to Wivelsfield Green
What else we do in Wivelsfield Green
Why act early in Wivelsfield Green
From the ground, you are guessing about most of a tall roof. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photos, slope by slope. It is far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. Older and listed buildings around Wivelsfield Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, 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, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Wivelsfield Green
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Outlets, edges and roof plant are common problem areas. We photograph them closely.
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
When to book a survey in Wivelsfield Green
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. It’s hard to tell from below what has shifted. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
Look out for signs like these:
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
Take a building like Wivelsfield Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Wivelsfield Green
Will you come out to Wivelsfield Green?
Yes. Wivelsfield Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Wivelsfield Green listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The conditions on the day decide whether a flight goes ahead. Strong wind and heavy rain both rule out flying. If the weather turns, we will discuss another date.
Can you fly a drone near an airport?
Only with the right permission. Airports like Gatwick, Luton and Southampton have flight restriction zones, where the airport or air traffic control must give permission first. If permission is not given, the roof is inspected from other safe viewpoints.
What’s in the survey report?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Can you fly a drone in central London?
Central London has restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs, where flights need permission from NATS. We check before every flight and seek permission where needed.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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.