East Sussex · London and the South East
Down Street Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Down Street, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Down Street, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Drone roof survey in Down Street
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If permission is not given, we inspect by other means and explain why. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. We’re frequently asked to look into ridge and hip pieces working loose and debris building up in hidden gutters, across chimney stacks, large and complex roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
In a small place like Down Street, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain 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. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Down Street (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. From the air, every course of slates or tiles can be seen, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Blocked outlets in hidden gutters cause many leaks. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
Why act early in Down Street
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller. Around Down Street, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Down Street
- 98% customer satisfaction
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Down Street
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. 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 often hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
If you look after a building such as Fletching Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Down Street is about 3 miles north-west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We carry out drone roof surveys in Down Street for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Down Street is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Drone roof surveys in TN22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Down Street: Maresfield (1 mile east), Budlett's Common (2 miles east), Newick (3 miles south-west), Founthill (3 miles south-west) and Ridgewood (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles south-east) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
Around Down Street
Around Down Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near West Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Uckfield station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Heaven Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Brickfield Meadow.
Common questions in Down Street
Is drone flying allowed in Down Street?
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. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover smaller places like Down Street?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How we price drone roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
For a price for drone roof surveys in Down Street, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
What we are asked to look at in Down Street
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and some sheet roofs are fragile. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Flashings that have come away
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Wind damage high on the roof
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Andrew and St Mary: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How soon the report will arrive