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Five Ashes Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Five Ashes. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
How a drone roof survey works in Five Ashes
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. We’ll tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. We survey large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and fragile roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and moss and weeds taking hold up top.
Villages like Five Ashes frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Five Ashes (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Drone roof surveys around Five Ashes
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. 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. 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Good Shepherd, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Five Ashes is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We carry out drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Five Ashes and the surrounding area. Five Ashes is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for drone roof surveys. Brighton is in our area too.
We survey roofs across TN20 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Westfield Close, Leeds Lane and Spring Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Skippers Hill (1 mile north), Butcher's Cross (1 mile north), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Five Ashes
In Five Ashes, that means homes and buildings near Skippers Hill Manor School and The Five Ashes Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Five Ashes is Crowborough station, about 3.3 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Selwyns Wood.
Towns and villages near Five Ashes
What else we do in Five Ashes
Do you need a drone roof survey in Five Ashes?
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. From ground level, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
Anyone responsible for a site like Five Ashes CofE Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
Why it is worth a survey now in Five Ashes
Photographing a roof from the air does not touch it. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Outbuildings and barns around Five Ashes are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Five Ashes
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A photo-illustrated written report
Questions from Five Ashes
Do you cover smaller places like Five Ashes?
Yes, Five Ashes is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Five Ashes is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Can you fly a drone in central London?
In some places, only with permission. Restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs need NATS permission before a flight. Every address is checked first, and fall back on other viewpoints if we can’t fly.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible, alongside the other checks in the package.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Many commercial roofs have fragile sheets or roof lights. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. The drone sees them without touching them.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Around Five Ashes, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Five Ashes and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.