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Worthing Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Worthing, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Flashings that have come away
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
How a drone roof survey works in Worthing
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. Safety comes first on every visit. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, chimney stacks and tall and steep roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and storm damage on steep or tall roofs.
In a place like Worthing, offices, shops, schools and blocks of flats frequently have big flat roofs. Water trapped under a flat covering can spread well beyond where it got in. Aerial photos show the whole roof at once, and anything a thermal image suggests is checked with moisture readings. Plant, rooflights and fragile panels can make a large roof unsafe to walk on.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Worthing (BN13, BN11, BN14, BN12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Where a building in Worthing has a manager or access rules, those are sorted out before the day. At home, it helps to clear a route to the loft and point out any stains or leaks. The written report follows, with photographs.
- 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 drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Why act early in Worthing
It’s hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. Our report shows the condition of each area, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. That helps you put the work in order. Whatever the age of a roof in Worthing, small defects only grow if they’re left. What starts as a cracked flashing or a blocked outlet becomes wet timber and stained ceilings in time.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Flying and imaging in Worthing
Worthing lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Worthing, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them.
For hotels and guest houses around Worthing, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Andrew's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Worthing is in West Sussex. If you’re in Worthing, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We survey roofs across BN13, BN11, BN14 and BN12 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Church Road, Market Place and High Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Worthing is on the A24 and A27, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Salvington (1 mile north), Offington (1 mile north-east), Broadwater (1 mile east), Findon Valley (2 miles north) and East Worthing (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, Worthing has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Worthing
In Worthing, that means homes and buildings near The George And Dragon Public House, Durrington Minature Railway and Thomas A Becket First School. For rail, the closest station is West Worthing station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Acre (1.2 miles south-east) and Old Castle (less than half a mile east). For a walk, there’s Highdown Hill and Widewater Lagoon.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
Common questions in Worthing
Is my home in Worthing listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Are there drone restrictions around Worthing?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
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. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How quickly is the report sent?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Worthing
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Nearby places to Worthing
Also in Worthing
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Common roof problems in Worthing
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and some sheet roofs are fragile. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Anyone responsible for a site like Durrington High School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Before booking anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will the report include photos?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely