East Sussex · London and the South East
Alfriston Drone Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a drone roof survey in Alfriston and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Alfriston
We carry out drone roof surveys in Alfriston and across London and South East England, subject to airspace checks and the weather. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. You get a written report with close-up photos and recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. If you are worried about flashings that have come away and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Alfriston, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Alfriston (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. A drone avoids that.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.
Drone roof surveys around Alfriston
Alfriston lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Alfriston Clergy House lies about 0.2 miles south-east, so building around Alfriston goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St. Andrew, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps. Anyone responsible for a site like Alfriston School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Alfriston is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. Surveys in Alfriston work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
All of BN26 is covered for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on High Street, Ropewalk and West Street and the roads around them. Other places close to Alfriston include Winton (1 mile north), Lullington (1 mile south-east), Dukes Green (1 mile south), Milton Street (1 mile north-east) and Alciston (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
Around Alfriston
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ye Olde Smugglers Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Alfriston is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.2 miles north. A little further out are Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (within half a mile north-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Firle Beacon.
Alfriston questions
How do I find out if my home in Alfriston is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Alfriston?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Alfriston?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will you photograph next door’s garden?
We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying. We inspect only the roof you’ve asked about. If your roof is shared, it helps to tell your neighbours about the visit.
When does the report arrive?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Alfriston
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Letting agents and landlords in Alfriston book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Nearby places to Alfriston
What else we do in Alfriston
What happens if roof problems are left?
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It’s useful for planning maintenance over the years. In a small place like Alfriston, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Somewhere as small as Alfriston, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Alfriston, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Useful tips for Alfriston property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
File the report and photos with your home documents. They give you something to compare against later.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, and early repairs keep water out.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.