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Drone roof survey in Barcombe, East Sussex
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Barcombe, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Chimney tops in poor condition
Questions from Barcombe
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Barcombe?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is drone flying allowed in Barcombe?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
How a drone roof survey works in Barcombe
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it is worth letting them know about the visit. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. We are often asked to look into coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and flashings that have come away, on large and complex roofs, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors.
Older buildings in small places like Barcombe may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Barcombe (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Barcombe
Landlords, agents and building managers in Barcombe and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Barcombe
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, 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. Take a building like Barcombe Church of England Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Barcombe is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Barcombe, we can come and survey your property. Our East Sussex coverage includes Barcombe and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
All of BN8 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Barcombe Mills (1 mile east), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Cooksbridge (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Around Barcombe
Around Barcombe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Anglers Rest pub and Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form. The nearest railway station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south) and Lewes Castle (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Offham Hill and Malling Down.
What affects the price in Barcombe
To price your survey, we check:
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
All our prices include VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
For a price for drone roof surveys in Barcombe, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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Why act early in Barcombe
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller, whatever height the roof is. In a small place like Barcombe, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Large commercial roofs
Many commercial roofs have fragile sheets or roof lights. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We record the signs of age we can see.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Older rural homes like those around Barcombe can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- 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.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Do you need a drone roof survey in Barcombe?
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Flashings that have come away
Glyndebourne, about 3.2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Barcombe. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How soon the report will arrive