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Drone roof survey in Crowhurst, East Sussex
Drone roof surveys in Crowhurst from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Flashings that have come away
How a drone roof survey works in Crowhurst
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. If a drone will not help on your roof, we will say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. We’re often asked to look into gaps where slates or tiles have gone and cracked mortar along the ridge, across fragile roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and valleys and parapet gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Crowhurst, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Crowhurst (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Crowhurst
Is Crowhurst within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Crowhurst?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
When does the report arrive?
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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Crowhurst?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Finding them now means less to put right. For older village homes like those around Crowhurst, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
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 us?
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What we are asked to look at in Crowhurst
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and some sheet roofs are fragile. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Crowhurst CofE Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the price includes VAT
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Crowhurst, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Useful tips for Crowhurst property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Let us know what you want to see
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible, alongside the other checks in the package.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. The underside frequently shows problems before the outside does. Take photos of any changes.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Drone roof surveys around Crowhurst
Crowhurst is within about 4 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St George, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Historic houses such as Durhamford Manor, about 3.8 miles north, show how far back building around Crowhurst goes. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Crowhurst is about 3 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Crowhurst is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the TN33 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Craig Close and Old Forewood Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Crowhurst: Green Street (1 mile south-east), Hollington (2 miles south-east), Baldslow (2 miles east), Silverhill (3 miles south-east) and Bulverhythe (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-east), Polegate (12 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-east).
What’s near Crowhurst
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough Inn and Claverham Community College and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Crowhurst itself: Crowhurst station. A little further out are Hastings Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and Bexhill Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
Nearby places to Crowhurst
What else we do in Crowhurst
Prices for drone roof surveys in Crowhurst
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.