East Sussex · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Green Street, East Sussex
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Green Street, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Flashings that have come away
Common roof problems in Green Street
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Older slates and tiles break easily, and some sheet roofs are fragile. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St George are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Green Street
Drone roof surveys are available in Green Street and throughout London and the South East, subject to airspace checks and the weather. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. You get a written report with close-up photos and recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We survey fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and people most often book us about hidden gutters full of leaves and ridge pieces that have lifted.
Villages like Green Street often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Green Street (TN38)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a village or hamlet like Green Street, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the roof space where it’s safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Green Street
Landlords, agents and building managers in Green Street 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.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
What affects the price in Green Street
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
FAQs for Green Street
Is my home in Green Street listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Green Street?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Are you registered with the CAA?
Yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. We fly a sub-250g drone and keep it in sight at all times.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
What if it’s windy or raining on the day?
Strong wind or heavy rain stops a flight. Whether we can fly depends on the conditions on the day. If we cannot fly, we’ll arrange another day.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
What a drone roof survey looks like in Green Street
Green Street is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
If you look after a building such as Crowhurst CofE Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Durhamford Manor lies about 4.4 miles north, so building around Green Street goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Green Street is about 2 miles west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Green Street is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across East Sussex, we cover Green Street and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the TN38 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We also cover the places around Green Street: Crowhurst (1 mile north-west), Hollington (2 miles east), Bulverhythe (2 miles south), Silverhill (2 miles east) and Baldslow (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles west), Polegate (12 miles west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-east) and Old Town (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Green Street
Around Green Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The St Leonards Academy, Filsham Reedbed and The Plough Inn and the streets around them. Green Street’s nearest station is Crowhurst station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Bexhill Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It is hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. Our report shows the condition of each area, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. That helps you put the work in order. For older village homes like those around Green Street, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Green Street
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.