East Sussex · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Broad Oak, East Sussex
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Broad Oak, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
Roof by roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. From the air, every course of slates or tiles can be seen.
Large commercial roofs
Large commercial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broad Oak
Drone roof surveys are available in Broad Oak and throughout London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on any day of the week. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below and eroded pointing on a chimney stack.
Some older homes in villages like Broad Oak are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Broad Oak (TN31)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Check the loft can be reached
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to go through what the drone showed. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly in autumn. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
Flying and imaging in Broad Oak
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed 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. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
Great Dixter, about 3.3 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Broad Oak. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St George, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Brede Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Broad Oak is about 6 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cover Broad Oak and the rest of East Sussex. Broad Oak is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for drone roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN31 is covered for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Pond Close, Reedswood Road and The Orchard or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You’ll find Broad Oak on the B2089, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Beckley Furnace (1 mile north-east), Broadland Row (1 mile east), Doleham (2 miles south), Udimore (2 miles east) and Beckley (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (6 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south), Belmont (6 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Around Broad Oak
For rail, the closest station is Doleham station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Nortons Farm Museum (3.7 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (4.7 miles south). The countryside around Broad Oak includes Flatropers Wood.
FAQs for Broad Oak
Is my home in Broad Oak listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Broad Oak within the area you cover?
Yes. Broad Oak is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you hold CAA registration for the drone?
We are. Our Flyer ID and Operator ID come from the CAA, and the drone itself is under 250g, kept within sight on every flight.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. That includes the checks before the drone goes up.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
Near airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, London City and Stansted, flight restriction zones apply. We check the airspace for your address and seek permission where it is needed. If we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Broad Oak
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Broad Oak 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- 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
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs