East Sussex · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in East Hoathly, East Sussex
Drone roof surveys in East Hoathly and the rest of East Sussex. We survey seven days a week.
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
How a drone roof survey works in East Hoathly
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Near protected airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If permission isn’t given, we inspect by other means and tell you. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. We survey tall and steep roofs, chimney stacks and fragile roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are standing water on a flat roof and ridge and hip pieces working loose.
Somewhere as small as East Hoathly, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- East Hoathly (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in East Hoathly
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
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How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere as small as East Hoathly, 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 with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Useful tips for East Hoathly property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Let us know the exact address when booking
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Shut pets inside while we fly
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to talk through the photos and findings. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Photograph anything new.
Common questions in East Hoathly
Is my home in East Hoathly listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is East Hoathly within the area you cover?
Yes. East Hoathly is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What will the report tell me?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Landlords, agents and block managers in East Hoathly
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Flying and imaging in East Hoathly
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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Historic houses such as Horselunges Manor, about 4.6 miles south-east, show how far back building around East Hoathly goes. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition. For site and facilities teams at buildings like East Hoathly CofE Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
East Hoathly is about 4 miles south-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Whether the building in East Hoathly is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. East Hoathly is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for drone roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Surveys in BN8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include High Street, London Road and Rectory Close. Other places close to East Hoathly include Halland (1 mile west), Whitesmith (1 mile south), Chiddingly (2 miles south-east), Shortgate (2 miles west) and Blackboys (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south-east) and Crowborough (9 miles north).
Around East Hoathly
In East Hoathly, that means homes and buildings near Foresters Arms. East Hoathly’s nearest station is Uckfield station, roughly 4.2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (3.5 miles east) and Tickerage Castle (3.2 miles north). The countryside around East Hoathly includes Selwyns Wood.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges and hips
Loose ridge pieces can be lifted in a storm. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
For a price for drone roof surveys in East Hoathly, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.