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Drone roof survey in Duddleswell, East Sussex
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Duddleswell from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Flashings that have come away
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Drone roof survey in Duddleswell
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. 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 before the visit. We will tell you if another approach would work better. If you’ve noticed hidden gutters full of leaves and ridge pieces that have lifted, we can find out what’s behind it, on valleys and parapet gutters, fragile roofs and flat roofs on upper floors alike.
In a small place like Duddleswell, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Duddleswell (TN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Duddleswell
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
For properties in and around Duddleswell, we look at whatever is safely visible and explain what we find.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Places near Duddleswell
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Your questions about drone roof surveys in Duddleswell
Is my home in Duddleswell listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Duddleswell?
Yes, Duddleswell is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
It depends on the airspace at your address. Inside a flight restriction zone, we need permission first. Book early if you think you may be affected.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Duddleswell?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Will the drone show what’s under the tiles?
No. The drone sees the roof from outside only. The loft space is checked separately, where there’s safe access.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
How we price drone roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Duddleswell, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Duddleswell
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. 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. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
In and around Duddleswell, as anywhere, a roof is easiest to deal with when its problems are found early.
Duddleswell is about 3 miles west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We visit Duddleswell as part of our work across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Duddleswell is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for drone roof surveys. There’s also a page for Crawley.
We work across TN22 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover Nutley (2 miles west), Horney Common (2 miles south), Chelwood Gate (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles west) and Wych Cross (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Lewes (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (3 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south) and Heathfield (9 miles south-east).
What’s near Duddleswell
For rail, the closest station is Buxted station, roughly 3.8 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3 miles east). The countryside around Duddleswell includes Brickfield Meadow.
Roof by roof
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. We record what we see of their condition.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Valleys and parapet gutters are hidden from the street. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Duddleswell can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.