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Drone Roof Survey in Crowborough
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out drone roof surveys in Crowborough.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Crowborough
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and common reasons people get in touch are storm damage on steep or tall roofs and chimney tops in poor condition.
Around a town like Crowborough, steep roofs, tall gables and rear slopes are often hidden from ground level. A drone can take close-up photos of them, and thermal imaging can show patterns of heat loss or trapped moisture. Both depend on the weather on the day. Rear slopes over back additions are a common example, as they’re rarely visible from the street.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Crowborough (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. A visit in Crowborough runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you will not be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the loft space where it’s safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
Why get it checked now?
Photographing a roof from the air does not touch it. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so you see the roof exactly as it is. On a house in a town like Crowborough, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That’s an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book us in Crowborough
- 20+ years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Airspace, weather and Crowborough roofs
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Groombridge Place, about 4.6 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Crowborough. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you look after a building like St Marys Catholic Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of All Saints, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Crowborough is about 16 miles south of Sevenoaks, in East Sussex. Surveys in Crowborough work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our East Sussex coverage includes Crowborough. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Surveys in TN6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Church Road, High Street and London Road, all of which we cover. With the A26 and B2100 close by, Crowborough is simple for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Jarvis Brook (1 mile east), Steel Cross (1 mile north-east), Boarshead (2 miles north-east), Sweethaws (2 miles south-west) and Marden's Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (14 miles south), Uckfield (6 miles south-west), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (14 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, Crowborough has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Crowborough
In Crowborough, that means homes and buildings near Beacon Academy and The Crowborough Cross pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Crowborough station, roughly 1 mile south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles west). For a walk, there’s Crowborough Country Park.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Crowborough
Are there drone restrictions around Crowborough?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
How do I find out if my home in Crowborough is listed?
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.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The written report follows by email.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Places near Crowborough
What else we do in Crowborough
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Crowborough book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.