East Sussex · London and the South East
Doleham Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Doleham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
How a drone roof survey works in Doleham
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’ll tell you if another approach would work better. If you’re worried about blistered or cracked flat roof coverings and vegetation in valleys and gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Villages like Doleham frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Doleham (TN35)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Doleham roofs
Doleham is within about 5 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Historic houses such as Durhamford Manor, about 3.9 miles north-west, show how far back building around Doleham goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
Doleham is about 4 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cover Doleham and the rest of East Sussex. Doleham is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of TN35 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Doleham Lane and Doleham Close, all of which we cover. Other places close to Doleham include Three Oaks (1 mile south-east), Broadland Row (2 miles north-east), Broad Street (2 miles east), Broad Oak (2 miles north) and Udimore (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Hastings (4 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (5 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south), Belmont (4 miles south) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Doleham
Doleham has its own railway station: Doleham station. Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Barn Theatre and Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Cottages and farmhouses around Doleham often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
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Checking the roof from ground level
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Questions from Doleham
Is my home in Doleham listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Doleham?
Yes, Doleham is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Will the drone film my neighbours?
We take care around neighbouring homes. The camera is pointed at your roof, not next door. It’s worth telling neighbours about the flight.
What if my home is near an airport?
Flight restriction zones around protected airports need permission from the airport or air traffic control before any flight. We check your address and ask for permission where it’s required. If it is not given, we inspect by other means.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Doleham
We confirm the price for the job before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Doleham?
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Debris collects where nobody looks, until water overflows inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Standing water on a flat roof
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St George: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Before you book anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- When you will get the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
What happens if roof problems are left?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Outbuildings and barns around Doleham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Doleham
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% of clients satisfied
See our cost guide or our case studies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are frequently seen by nobody. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. The drone sees them without touching them.