East Sussex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Cousley Wood
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Cousley Wood, with photographs and a written report.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
About our drone roof survey in Cousley Wood
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from the ground. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or is not safe. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. If a drone isn’t the right tool, we’ll say so. Common reasons to book are lead work pulling away at abutments and debris building up in hidden gutters, across fragile roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and tall and steep roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Cousley Wood may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Cousley Wood (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Cousley Wood roofs
With Wadhurst Castle about 1.6 miles south-west, Cousley Wood sits in an area with a long building history. 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, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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.
The streets around a church such as Rehoboth Chapel are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Uplands Community College, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Cousley Wood is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Cousley Wood, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Maidstone.
All of TN5 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Cousley Wood include Newbury's (1 mile north-west), Pell Green (1 mile south-west), Wadhurst (2 miles south-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles south-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Hailsham (15 miles south), Crowborough (9 miles west), Uckfield (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south) and Hellingly (14 miles south).
Near you in Cousley Wood
We work in homes and buildings around The Old Vine Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Cousley Wood is Wadhurst station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Old Scotney Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
Also near Cousley Wood
What else we do in Cousley Wood
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cousley Wood
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Cousley Wood. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a hamlet or village like Cousley Wood, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
Your report arrives by email, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Each finding is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Common questions in Cousley Wood
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Cousley Wood?
Usually 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, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is my home in Cousley Wood listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Is Cousley Wood in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Cousley Wood.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A drone record gives you a baseline. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It helps when you plan ahead. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent view of the roof
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
How we price drone roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.