East Sussex · London and the South East
Burwash Drone Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a drone roof survey in Burwash and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
Drone roof survey in Burwash
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photographs of those roofs from the air. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It’s also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight isn’t possible, we explain why. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, chimney stacks and fragile roofs, and people most often book us about coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and storm damage on steep or tall roofs.
Somewhere as small as Burwash, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Burwash (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Burwash: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Burwash is listed?
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 Burwash within the area you cover?
Yes, Burwash is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can the drone do thermal imaging?
No, the drone survey is photographic. Thermal imaging is a separate check in the Premium Survey.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Will the drone film my neighbours?
No, the camera is kept on your roof. Neighbouring homes and gardens are not the subject, and flights are kept short. It helps to tell neighbours beforehand.
Does the weather affect a drone survey?
The flight waits for better weather. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so a new date is agreed with you.
How we price drone roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- 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, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
We will usually ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Nearby places to Burwash
What else we do in Burwash
Flying and imaging in Burwash
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
Historic houses such as Bateman's, about 0.8 miles south-west, show how far back building around Burwash goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. Take a building like Burwash CofE School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Burwash is about 10 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Bookings from Burwash are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Burwash is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for drone roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of TN19 is covered for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on High Street, Rother View and Hoppers Croft Lane. We also cover Burwash Weald (2 miles south-west), Burwash Common (2 miles south-west), Wood's Corner (4 miles south), Dallington (4 miles south) and Punnett's Town (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-west), Crowborough (10 miles west) and St Leonards (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Burwash
We work in homes and buildings around The Admiral Vernon Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Stonegate station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Old Castle (3.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like Burwash, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Signs you need a drone roof survey in Burwash
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. From ground level, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What experience they bring
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate usually means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.