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Drone Roof Survey in Boarshead
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Boarshead, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
Drone roof survey in Boarshead: what you get
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, 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 inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. If you’ve noticed flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and coverings that have slipped high up on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, tall and steep roofs and large and complex roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like Boarshead are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Boarshead (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Boarshead, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, 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.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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When you need someone else
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Boarshead
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Boarshead?
Typically 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. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Will you come out to Boarshead?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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 and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
For a price for your roof in Boarshead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Leave it or get it looked at?
On a tall building, problems are often found only when water comes in. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. A drone survey finds them sooner. Older and listed buildings around Boarshead may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Boarshead
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Visits on any day of the week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Common roof problems in Boarshead
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until water overflows inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Beacon Academy, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will the report include photos?
- Their report turnaround times
- What experience they bring
Flying and imaging in Boarshead
Groombridge Place, about 3.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Boarshead. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
Boarshead is about 2 miles north-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Boarshead gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Main roads around Boarshead include the A26, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Steel Cross (1 mile south), Jarvis Brook (1 mile south), Crowborough (2 miles south-west), Mott's Mill (2 miles north) and Marden's Hill (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (8 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (8 miles south), Upper Horsebridge (14 miles south) and Cliffe (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Boarshead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Boars Head Inn. For rail, the closest station is Eridge station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and Bolebroke Castle (4.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Crowborough Country Park.