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Drone roof survey in Broadland Row, East Sussex
Drone roof surveys around Broadland Row, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, so small faults are dealt with early.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broadland Row
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. If a drone will not help on your roof, we will say so. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. If you’ve noticed plant growth and moss on the roof and ponding and splits on a high flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters alike.
Somewhere as small as Broadland Row, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Broadland Row (TN31)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a hamlet or village like Broadland Row, 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, 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.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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How we price drone roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Broadland Row
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Broadland Row and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Broadland Row
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Mary, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
FAQs for Broadland Row
Is Broadland Row within the area you cover?
Yes. Broadland Row is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Broadland Row?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Broadland Row?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Broadland Row
Broadland Row lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Historic houses such as Great Dixter, about 4 miles north-west, show how far back building around Broadland Row goes. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Broadland Row is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Broadland Row, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property. Broadland Row is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. Maidstone is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the TN31 postcode area for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Hundredhouse Lane and Udimore Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Broad Oak (1 mile west), Udimore (1 mile east), Beckley Furnace (1 mile north-west), Doleham (2 miles south-west) and Broad Street (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south), Belmont (6 miles south) and Hollington (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Broadland Row
Broadland Row’s nearest station is Doleham station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Conquest Hospital (4.8 miles south-west) and Barn Theatre and Museum (3.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Broadland Row includes Flatropers Wood.
Roof by roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. The drone sees them without touching them.
Ridges and hips
Loose ridge pieces can be lifted in a storm. Spotting them early stops them falling.