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Drone roof survey in Berwick, East Sussex
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Berwick. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
Drone roof survey in Berwick: what you get
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs cannot always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. The photos go into a written report. It is also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight isn’t possible, we explain why. If you’re worried about wind damage high on the roof and lead work pulling away at abutments, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Berwick, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Berwick (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Berwick
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their report turnaround times
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Rural addresses near Berwick can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Airspace, weather and Berwick roofs
With Charleston Farmhouse about 2.2 miles west, Berwick sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Berwick is about 4 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Berwick gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across East Sussex, we cover Berwick and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: BN26. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Cornford Crescent and The Village and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Selmeston (1 mile west), Alciston (1 mile south-west), Arlington (1 mile east), Wickstreet (2 miles north-east) and Milton Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south-west), Lewes (7 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles north-east) and Crowborough (15 miles north).
Landmarks near Berwick
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Berwick Inn and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Berwick itself: Berwick (Sussex) station. Other landmarks nearby include Hellingly Hospital Railway (5.4 miles north-east) and Drusillas Museum (1.2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Firle Beacon.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
We email the report to you, with close-up photos from the flight. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
What we look for on each type of roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. Their condition is noted in the report.
Berwick: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Berwick?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Berwick?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.