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Wivelsfield Drone Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Wivelsfield? You can book a drone roof survey in Wivelsfield and across West Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Lifted or split lead flashings
How a drone roof survey works in Wivelsfield
We carry out drone roof surveys in Wivelsfield and across London and the South East, subject to airspace checks and the weather. We fly on any day of the week. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Typical surveys look at cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings, on chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and tall and steep roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Wivelsfield are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Wivelsfield (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if a specialist is needed.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Wivelsfield
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
Do you need a drone roof survey in Wivelsfield?
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. We fly from ground level and bring the camera close to the roof.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
Anyone responsible for a site like Wivelsfield Primary School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their report turnaround times
- What the survey will not cover
- What experience they bring
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do 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 for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Wivelsfield often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- 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.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Why act early in Wivelsfield
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photos. It’s far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. In a small place like Wivelsfield, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Wivelsfield
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Towns and villages near Wivelsfield
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Questions from Wivelsfield
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Wivelsfield?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Is my home in Wivelsfield 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’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Airspace, weather and Wivelsfield roofs
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. About 3.6 miles north-west lies Ockenden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Wivelsfield has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as Ote Hall Chapel are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Wivelsfield is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We carry out drone roof surveys in Wivelsfield for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Wivelsfield is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
All of RH17 is covered for drone roof surveys. We cover properties on Blackmores, Ditchling Road and Green Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Wivelsfield include Wivelsfield Green (1 mile east), Ditchling Common (1 mile south), Haywards Heath (2 miles north), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-east) and Plumpton Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (12 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west), Lancing (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Wivelsfield
In Wivelsfield, that means homes and buildings near The Burgess Hill Academy and Royal Oak pub. The nearest railway station is Wivelsfield station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Francis Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Burgess Hill Museum (1.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Wivelsfield includes Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Ditchling Beacon.