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Brightling Drone Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out drone roof surveys in Brightling, with photos and a clear written report.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
About our drone roof survey in Brightling
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs cannot always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photographs of those roofs from the air. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that can’t be seen from the street. Everything we find goes into a written report with photos. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. Common reasons to book are cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and ridge pieces that have lifted, on flat roofs on upper floors, valleys and parapet gutters and large and complex roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Brightling may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Brightling (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Brightling questions
Is my home in Brightling listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is drone flying allowed in Brightling?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Brightling needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Finding them now means less to put right. For older village homes like those around Brightling, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Drones, thermal imaging and Brightling roofs
The wider area around Brightling has a long history of building, with Bateman's about 1.9 miles north-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Brightling is about 9 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Surveys in Brightling work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Drone roof surveys in TN32 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like The Street and Rectory Hill. Other places close to Brightling include Hollingrove (1 mile east), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south), Oxley's Green (1 mile north-east), Netherfield (3 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Brightling
The nearest railway station is Robertsbridge station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Old Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.9 miles north).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Brightling
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How big the roof is
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Brightling, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- 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 ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors