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Drone roof survey in Ashton Green, East Sussex
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Ashton Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
Drone roof survey in Ashton Green
We carry out drone roof surveys in Ashton Green and across London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly seven days a 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, ring 07833 053749 or email us. If you’re worried about damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Villages like Ashton Green often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. 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.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Ashton Green (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ashton Green
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Drone roof surveys in Ashton Green: local notes
Glyndebourne, about 1 mile south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ashton Green. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ringmer Primary and Nursery School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Ashton Green is about 3 miles east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Ashton Green, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: BN8. Whether your property is on Neaves Lane and Potato Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Ashton Green: Ringmer (1 mile west), Glyndebourne (1 mile south-west), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (3 miles south-west) and Firle (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
What’s near Ashton Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form and The Green Man pub. The nearest railway station is Glynde station, roughly 2.1 miles south. A little further out are Museum of Agricultural Bygones (0.7 miles north-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles west). Open spaces near Ashton Green include Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
We’ll normally ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ashton Green
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Ashton Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Ashton Green: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Ashton Green?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Are there drone restrictions around Ashton Green?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Ashton Green?
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. From the ground, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
Common reasons to book include:
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection