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Drone Roof Survey in Hadlow Down
Drone roof surveys in Hadlow Down and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Drone roof survey in Hadlow Down: what you get
We carry out drone roof surveys in Hadlow Down and across London and South East England, 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. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. Common reasons to book are loose ridge and hip tiles and cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below, on fragile roofs, tall and steep roofs and large and complex roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Hadlow Down may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Hadlow Down (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. Close-up photos show what’s really there. It is far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hadlow Down can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
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Common roof problems in Hadlow Down
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. We fly from ground level and bring the camera close to the roof.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
If you look after a building such as St Mark's Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Common questions in Hadlow Down
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Hadlow Down?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover smaller places like Hadlow Down?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Useful tips for Hadlow Down property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Check the loft can be reached
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
Keep the photos with your property records. They give you something to compare against later.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Take photos of any changes.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Hadlow Down, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you 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.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hadlow Down
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hadlow Down. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Flying and imaging in Hadlow Down
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
The streets around a church such as St Mark's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Hadlow Down is about 4 miles south of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We carry out drone roof surveys in Hadlow Down for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Hadlow Down is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: TN22. You’ll find streets such as Waghorns Lane, School Lane and St Marks Field. If you’re just outside Hadlow Down, we cover Etchingwood (2 miles south-west), Buxted (2 miles west), Potter's Green (2 miles south-west), Blackboys (2 miles south) and Framfield (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (15 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north), Uckfield (4 miles south-west) and Newhaven (15 miles south).
Near you in Hadlow Down
The nearest railway station is Buxted station, roughly 2.1 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hadlow Down include Selwyns Wood.