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Drone roof survey in Bodle Street Green, East Sussex
Drone roof surveys around Bodle Street Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Drone roof surveys in Bodle Street Green: local notes
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. 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.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St John the Evangelist, 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.
Bodle Street Green is about 5 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Bodle Street Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: BN27. You will find streets such as North Road, Prinkle Lane and Chilsham Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Bodle Street Green include Trolliloes (1 mile west), Brownbread Street (2 miles east), The Pound (2 miles east), Ashburnham (2 miles east) and Dallington (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south-west), Lewes (15 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles south-west).
Near you in Bodle Street Green
Other landmarks nearby include Amberstone Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Herstmonceux Castle (2.6 miles south).
Drone roof survey in Bodle Street Green: what you get
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. 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 is not possible, we explain why. Common reasons to book are vegetation in valleys and gutters and cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below, across large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Bodle Street Green, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Bodle Street Green (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What a drone roof survey does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bodle Street Green
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so you see the roof exactly as it is. In a small place like Bodle Street Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bodle Street Green
- Over 20 years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Bodle Street Green questions
Is Bodle Street Green within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Bodle Street Green listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How do I book a survey in Bodle Street Green?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Are there drone restrictions in central London?
Central London has restricted areas where NATS permission is needed. If permission isn’t possible, we inspect by other means and explain what we could see.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What happens on the day
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Bodle Street Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
For a price for drone roof surveys in Bodle Street Green, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Roof by roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
Valleys and parapet gutters are hidden from the street. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Outlets, edges and roof plant are common problem areas. We photograph them closely.
When to book a survey in Bodle Street Green
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
Horselunges Manor, about 4.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bodle Street Green. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection