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Battle Drone Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Battle, with photos and a written report.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Common roof problems in Battle
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. You can’t see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
Historic houses such as Durhamford Manor, about 2.4 miles north-east, show how far back building around Battle goes. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Are they insured for the work?
Drone roof survey in Battle
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it’s 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 survey large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and people most often book us about ridge and hip pieces working loose and blocked valleys and parapet gutters.
Even in a smaller place like Battle, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Battle (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a drone roof survey looks like in Battle
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
Anyone responsible for a site like Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Battle, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Battle is about 5 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Bookings from Battle are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across East Sussex, we cover Battle. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in TN33 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on High Street, Market Road and Station Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Main roads around Battle include the A271 and A2100, so getting to you is simple. We also cover Steven's Crouch (2 miles west), Netherfield (2 miles north-west), Mountfield (2 miles north), John's Cross (3 miles north) and Penhurst (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles south-east) and Polegate (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Battle
In Battle, that means homes and buildings near Claverham Community College and The Abbey Hotel, among other places. Battle’s nearest station is Battle station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Battle Museum of Local History (within half a mile north) and Conquest Hospital (4.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Let us know the exact address when booking
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to go through what the drone showed. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
What else we do in Battle
FAQs for Battle
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Battle?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are there drone restrictions around Battle?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Battle, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- We also look inside the roof space where it’s safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Battle
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Battle. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we can’t see
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks