Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Brighton
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out drone roof surveys in Brighton and across Brighton and Hove, with plain-English findings.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Chimney tops in poor condition
How we price drone roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Drone roof survey in Brighton
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 shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. 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. Typical surveys look at tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and flat roofs on upper floors that hold water, across flat roofs on upper floors, large and complex roofs and fragile roofs.
Weather decides a lot: drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day with a dry roof and little wind. For a roof in Brighton, the day is chosen with the forecast in mind, and it can move if conditions change. Some parts of a visit, such as a look in the loft, don’t depend on the weather.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Brighton (BN1, BN2, BN3)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a drone roof survey looks like in Brighton
Brighton is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
Royal Pavilion lies about 0.8 miles south-west, so building around Brighton goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition. Shop and office owners around Churchill Square may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Brighton is in Brighton and Hove. Brighton is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Brighton and Hove coverage includes Brighton.
We cover every part of the BN1, BN2 and BN3 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on London Road, Isetta Square and Pelham Square or anywhere close by, we can help. Brighton sits on or near the A23 and A259, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we survey roofs in Hanover (1 mile south), Carlton Hill (1 mile south), West Hill (1 mile west), Hollingdean (1 mile north) and Seven Dials (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles west), Saltdean (4 miles south-east), East Saltdean (5 miles south-east) and Rottingdean (3 miles south-east). Brighton is one of the larger places we cover in Brighton and Hove.
Local landmarks in Brighton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College, William Clarke Park and Park Crescent pub and the streets around them. Brighton has its own railway station: London Road (Brighton) station. Well-known places in the area include Brighton General Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Old Police Cells Museum (1 mile south-west). Open spaces near Brighton include Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Let us know what you want to see
- Let us know the exact address when booking
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. They’ll see exactly where each defect is.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
Nearby places to Brighton
What else we do in Brighton
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Brighton
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Debris collects where nobody looks, until water overflows inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Common reasons to book include:
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
Hotels and guest houses near Brighton can’t easily close rooms for a leak.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What insurance they carry
Brighton questions
How do I find out if my home in Brighton is listed?
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 Brighton?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Brighton?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. You’ll then get the report by email.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Is Brighton in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Brighton and the rest of Brighton and Hove. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a commercial building or block in Brighton, roof access is agreed with whoever manages it before the visit. At home, it helps to clear a route to the loft and point out any stains or leaks. You then get a written report with photographs.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.