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Drone Roof Survey in Burwash Weald
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Burwash Weald, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
Drone roof survey in Burwash Weald
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it can’t see inside. Where there is safe access, we look in the loft space too, since that’s where leaks and condensation often show first. Inside and out together tell you far more. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. Where the loft cannot be reached safely, we note it. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat roof and cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below, we can find out what’s behind it, on large and complex roofs, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors alike.
In a small place like Burwash Weald, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
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.
- Location
- Burwash Weald (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Burwash Weald
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. The drone covers the surface area by area, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
Take an older house close to St Philip's Church: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What they will not be able to tell you
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How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Burwash Weald needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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Drones, thermal imaging and Burwash Weald roofs
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
Bateman's, about 0.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burwash Weald. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Burwash Weald is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We carry out drone roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Burwash Weald and nearby. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
We work across the TN19 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Main roads around Burwash Weald include the A265. Close by, we survey roofs in Burwash Common (1 mile west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Wood's Corner (3 miles south), Punnett's Town (3 miles south-west) and Dallington (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Burwash Weald
In Burwash Weald, that means homes and buildings near The Wheel Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Stonegate station, about 2.2 miles north. A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles north) and Old Castle (2.8 miles south).
Landlords, agents and block managers in Burwash Weald
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A structural engineer’s report
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Burwash Weald
Is my home in Burwash Weald listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Burwash Weald?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What if it’s windy or raining on the day?
The flight waits for better weather. Wind and heavy rain are the two things that ground a small drone, so a new date is agreed with you, or look from other safe viewpoints if you’d rather.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Tell us the exact address when you book
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to talk through the photographs and findings. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Photograph anything new.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.