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Drone roof survey in Eastbourne, East Sussex
A careful look at the roof at your property in Eastbourne, with photos and a written report.
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Drone roof survey in Eastbourne: what you get
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. Everything we find goes into a written report with photos. It’s also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. If we cannot fly, we tell you why. Common reasons to book are storm damage on steep or tall roofs and lifted or split lead flashings, across valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and large and complex roofs.
A place the size of Eastbourne has flats, offices, shops and schools with flat or low-pitched roofs. On a large flat roof, trapped moisture under the covering can spread a long way from the leak. Aerial photos show the whole roof at once, and anything a thermal image suggests is checked with moisture readings. Blocks, offices and schools often have plant and rooflights that make a roof harder to walk safely.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Eastbourne (BN23, BN22, BN21, BN20)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- 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
Eastbourne questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Eastbourne?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Are there drone restrictions around Eastbourne?
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. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is Eastbourne in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Eastbourne.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’ll then get the report by email.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It’s useful for planning maintenance over the years. In flats, shops and offices in Eastbourne, a roof leak can reach more than one floor before it shows, soaking insulation, ceilings and whatever is below. Catching it early keeps the damage down.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
How we price drone roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Signs you need a drone roof survey in Eastbourne
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
Look out for signs like these:
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
The streets around a church such as St Andrew are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What experience they bring
Drones, thermal imaging and Eastbourne roofs
Eastbourne is within about 1 mile 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 cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper 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 the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
For hotels and guest houses around Eastbourne, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest. Anyone responsible for a site like Stafford Junior School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Eastbourne is in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Eastbourne, the roof can be surveyed. Across East Sussex, we cover Eastbourne. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Surveys in BN23, BN22, BN21 and BN20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Vine Square, Ashford Square and Howard Square, and we cover them all. Main roads around Eastbourne include the A22 and A259, so getting to you is simple. We also cover Hampden Park (1 mile north-west), Upperton (1 mile south-west), Old Town (1 mile south-west), Ratton Village (2 miles west) and Meads (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (13 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles north-east), Seaford (8 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (13 miles east). Eastbourne is among the bigger towns we cover in East Sussex.
Local landmarks in Eastbourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near Princes Park, Ratton School and The King's Arms Public House and the streets around them. Eastbourne’s nearest station is Hampden Park station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Pevensey Castle (3 miles north-east) and Royal Sussex Regimental Museum (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Eastbourne includes Combe Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Eastbourne
Landlords, agents and building managers in Eastbourne and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
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. Don’t go up yourself.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Jobs in Eastbourne might be a terraced house one day and a block of flats the next. Let us know the type of building and who can let us in, so the right access is in place on the day.
- 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.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the roof space where it’s safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking before the day
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.