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Drone roof survey in Balls Green, East Sussex
Drone roof surveys across Balls Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
About our drone roof survey in Balls Green
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that can’t be seen from the street. Everything we find goes into a written report with photos. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. If we can’t fly, we tell you why. We survey large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and fragile roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are moss and weeds taking hold up top and tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack.
Somewhere as small as Balls Green, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Balls Green (TN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Balls Green
The wider area around Balls Green has a long history of building, with Bassetts Manor about 2.2 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building like St Michael's Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Balls Green is about 4 miles north of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Balls Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. Crawley is in our area too.
Here we cover the TN7 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We also cover the places around Balls Green: Hartfield (1 mile west), Ashurst (2 miles north-east), Groombridge (2 miles east), Teasley Mead (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crowborough (4 miles south), Uckfield (10 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east), Wadhurst (9 miles east), Ridgewood (10 miles south) and Ringmer (15 miles south).
What’s near Balls Green
The closest station to Balls Green is Ashurst Kent station, about 1.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Nearby places to Balls Green
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What this survey cannot tell you
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
Balls Green: your questions answered
Will you come out to Balls Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Balls Green listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop 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 I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Balls Green
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Balls Green
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. From ground level, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
The streets around a church such as The church of St Michael and All Angels 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 close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Let us know what you want to see
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible, alongside the other checks in the package.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Balls Green, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- 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.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.