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Burwash Common Drone Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Burwash Common, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Chimney tops in poor condition
About our drone roof survey in Burwash Common
Drones need reasonable weather. We do not fly in strong wind or a downpour, because control and safety come first. If the day turns out unsuitable, we’ll talk about another date or inspect what we can by other means. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, large and complex roofs and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are debris building up in hidden gutters and damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below.
Villages like Burwash Common often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Burwash Common (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Burwash Common
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Historic houses like Bateman's, about 1.8 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Burwash Common goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Burwash Common is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We carry out drone roof surveys in Burwash Common for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Burwash Common is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for drone roof surveys. There is also a page for Maidstone.
All of TN19 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Westdown Lane, Vicarage Road and Vicarage Lane. We also cover Burwash Weald (1 mile east), Punnett's Town (2 miles south-west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Dallington (3 miles south) and Wood's Corner (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Burwash Common
In Burwash Common, that means homes and buildings near The Wheel Inn and the streets around them. Burwash Common’s nearest station is Stonegate station, about 2.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Old Castle (2.7 miles south).
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Burwash Common, 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.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
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 use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
Keep the photos with your property records. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Burwash Common?
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and some sheet roofs are fragile. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Chimney tops in poor condition
Take an older house close to St Philip's Church: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Burwash Common
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
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.
Questions from Burwash Common
Is my home in Burwash Common 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.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Burwash Common?
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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.