West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Yapton
A careful look at the roof at your property in Yapton, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
Drone roof survey in Yapton: what you get
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we are there to survey. We survey large and complex roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roofs on upper floors, and people most frequently book us about vegetation in valleys and gutters and wind damage high on the roof.
Places like Yapton can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Yapton (BN18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Yapton
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
For any home in Yapton, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- What happens after the report arrives
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Tell us the exact address as you book
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. The photos show the location and extent of every problem.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
Common questions in Yapton
Do you cover Yapton?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Yapton is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Are there drone restrictions around Yapton?
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 a downpour.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Parking around Yapton is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Read more
Leave it or get it looked at?
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. You get photos of every part we can see, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. That helps you put the work in order. Arranging work in a smaller place like Yapton is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Yapton
To price your survey, we look at:
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Airspace, weather and Yapton roofs
Yapton is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off 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. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Yapton CE Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Yapton is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Whether the building in Yapton is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Drone roof surveys in BN18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Church Road, Dunnock Square and Charles Square and the roads around them. With the B2132 close by, Yapton is simple for us to get to for drone roof surveys. We also cover Bilsham (1 mile south), Barnham (1 mile north-west), Flansham (2 miles south-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Walberton (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Near you in Yapton
In Yapton, that means homes and buildings near St Philip Howard Catholic High School and the streets around them. The closest station to Yapton is Barnham station, about 1.5 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Yapton include WWT Arundel.
Nearby places to Yapton
Also in Yapton
Surveys for landlords and agents in Yapton
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Letting agents and landlords in Yapton book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.