Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Brunswick
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Brunswick, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- Roof area
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Drone roof survey in Brunswick
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail. Everything we find goes into a written report with photographs. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. If we cannot fly, we tell you why. If you are worried about tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it.
In smaller places like Brunswick, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. Both depend on the weather on the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from the ground misses.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Brunswick (BN1, BN3, BN50)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Brunswick roofs
Brunswick is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. 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. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For hotels and guest houses around Brunswick, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. Take a building like St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Shop and office owners around Churchill Square may find that thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Brunswick is about 1 mile south-west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. From houses to flats and shops in Brunswick, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Brighton and Hove, large and small.
We work across BN1, BN3 and BN50 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Farm Road, York Road and Powis Road. If you’re just outside Brunswick, we cover Seven Dials (1 mile north-east), West Hill (1 mile north-east), Prestonville (1 mile north), Hove (1 mile north-west) and Carlton Hill (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Hollingbury (3 miles north), Bevendean (3 miles north-east), Saltdean (5 miles east) and East Saltdean (6 miles east). Brunswick is one of the larger places we cover in Brighton and Hove.
What’s near Brunswick
We work in homes and buildings around St. Ann's Well Gardens, Maris & Otter pub and The Drive Prep School. The closest station to Brunswick is Brighton station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Police Cells Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (within half a mile east). For a walk, there is Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
Nearby places to Brunswick
Also in Brunswick
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Outlets, edges and roof plant are common problem areas. They’re all captured in close-up.
Steep slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, slipped slates often point to corroded nails. We can see the extent of it from above.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Brunswick
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
Landlord and commercial surveys in Brunswick
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A visit to Brunswick is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Questions from Brunswick
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Brunswick?
Typically 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. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brunswick?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
Do you look in the roof space?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How do I book a survey in Brunswick?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.