East Sussex · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Hailsham, East Sussex
Drone roof surveys across Hailsham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Drone roof surveys around Hailsham
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Hailsham, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, large roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
The streets around a church like The Parish Church of Saint Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Hailsham means lost rooms as well as repairs. If you look after a building like Hailsham Community College, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Hailsham is about 6 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Hailsham, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, large and small. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in BN27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on High Street, Market Place and Station Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Hailsham include the A271 and A295. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Tile Hurst (1 mile north-west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hellingly (1 mile north), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north-west) and Magham Down (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (14 miles north). Hailsham is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex.
Near you in Hailsham
Around Hailsham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Grenadier pub and White House Academy. The nearest railway station is Polegate station, about 3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Herstmonceux Castle (3.6 miles east) and Amberstone Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Hailsham includes Combe Hill.
About our drone roof survey in Hailsham
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Near protected airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If permission is not given, we inspect by other means and tell you. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. Typical surveys look at debris building up in hidden gutters and vegetation in valleys and gutters, on fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and chimney stacks.
For a town like Hailsham, every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map, including zones around airports and prisons. We fly a sub-250g drone and hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning every flight. Flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight, as the open category requires.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Hailsham (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Parking in a town like Hailsham is normally simple, but tell us if there’s a driveway or any restrictions. We look at the roof from the ground and from windows, then from the loft where there is safe access, and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Check there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
We email the report to you, with close-up photographs from the flight. Each finding is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
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. Take photos of any changes.
Common questions in Hailsham
How do I find out if my home in Hailsham is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Hailsham?
Yes, Hailsham is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What if it is windy or raining on the day?
Bad weather means no flight. Wind and heavy rain are the two things that ground a small drone, so a new date is agreed with you, or look from other safe viewpoints if you’d rather.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Pre-flight checks of the site and the weather are part of that.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
- A structural engineer’s report
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
Why it is worth a survey now in Hailsham
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. You get photographs of every part we can see. That helps you put the work in order. Around Hailsham, gutters that overflow soak the wall below. A slipped tile or worn flashing does the same higher up. Neither gets better on its own.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.