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Chiltington Drone Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Chiltington from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
Drone roof survey in Chiltington
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. We will tell you if another approach would work better. We’re often asked to look into moss and weeds taking hold up top and coverings that have slipped high up on the roof, on valleys and parapet gutters, large and complex roofs and chimney stacks.
In a small place like Chiltington, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour 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.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Chiltington (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. They show the location and extent of each defect. Around Chiltington, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
Keep the photos with your property records. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Every so frequently, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Take photos of any changes.
Different roofs, different checks
Large commercial roofs
Large commercial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically, so nothing is skipped.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. A drone avoids that, so the survey doesn’t add damage.
Flying and imaging in Chiltington
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. About 3.7 miles south lies Anne of Cleves House, a reminder of how long the area around Chiltington has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Anyone responsible for a site like Chailey School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. The streets around a church such as The Parish Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Chiltington is about 3 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. Chiltington is one of many places we visit across East Sussex. Chiltington is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for drone roof surveys. There’s also a page for Brighton.
We cover every part of the BN7 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Chiltington include East Chiltington (1 mile west), Cooksbridge (1 mile south-east), South Chailey (1 mile north), Plumpton (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles south-east), Hailsham (13 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
What’s near Chiltington
Chiltington’s nearest station is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Lewes Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (3.9 miles west). The countryside around Chiltington includes Blackcap and Malling Down.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chiltington
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Chiltington: your questions answered
Will you come out to Chiltington?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Chiltington?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
How do I book a survey in Chiltington?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Chiltington can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.