East Sussex · London and the South East
Barcombe Cross Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys across Barcombe Cross, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
Airspace, weather and Barcombe Cross roofs
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
With Glyndebourne about 3.7 miles south-east, the area around Barcombe Cross has a long history. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Take a building like Barcombe Church of England Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. If you live in an older home near St Francis of Assisi, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Barcombe Cross is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Barcombe Cross is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Across East Sussex, we cover Barcombe Cross. You can also see our page for Brighton.
All of BN8 is covered for drone roof surveys. You will find streets such as High Street, Grange Road and Weald Close. Other places close to Barcombe Cross include Barcombe (1 mile south), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Barcombe Mills (1 mile south-east), Upper Wellingham (2 miles south-east) and Cooksbridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Barcombe Cross
We work in homes and buildings around Royal Oak pub and Chailey School, among other places. Barcombe Cross’s nearest station is Cooksbridge station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles south-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south). For a walk, there’s Malling Down and Offham Hill.
Drone roof survey in Barcombe Cross: what you get
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. Ahead of the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. If a drone is not the right tool, we will say so. We survey large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and fragile roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are storm damage on steep or tall roofs and lifted or split lead flashings.
Villages like Barcombe Cross often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Barcombe Cross (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What affects the price in Barcombe Cross
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Tell us the exact address when booking
- Check the loft can be reached
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Let us know what you want to see
Your report arrives by email, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Each finding is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Photograph anything new.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. For a village or hamlet like Barcombe Cross, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange 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.
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Why act early in Barcombe Cross
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Finding them now means less to put right. For older village homes like those around Barcombe Cross, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Barcombe Cross
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Barcombe Cross?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will you come out to Barcombe Cross?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
What does the report include?
A report with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Barcombe Cross?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
What we cannot see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters