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Hamsey Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys across Hamsey, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Drone roof survey in Hamsey
Our price is 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. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. If a drone won’t help on your roof, we’ll say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. Typical surveys look at damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below and vegetation in valleys and gutters, on valleys and parapet gutters, large and complex roofs and fragile roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Hamsey are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Hamsey (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Airspace, weather and Hamsey roofs
With Anne of Cleves House about 1.9 miles south, Hamsey sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
Take a building like Hamsey Community Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Hamsey is about 1 mile north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Hamsey is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. Brighton is in our area too.
Every address in BN8 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Hamsey include Offham (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile south), Lewes (1 mile south), Cliffe (2 miles south) and Southover (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
What’s near Hamsey
In Hamsey, that means homes and buildings near Railway Land, Priory School and The Blacksmiths Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Cooksbridge station, about 0.8 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Lewes Castle (1.6 miles south) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.5 miles south). For a walk, there is Malling Down and Offham Hill.
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hamsey
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Questions from Hamsey
Will you come out to Hamsey?
Yes, Hamsey is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Hamsey is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Can you fly a drone in central London?
Parts of central London are restricted, including areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs, and flights there need NATS permission. We check the airspace for your address and apply where needed.
Does your drone take thermal images?
The drone gives you detailed photos of the outside of the roof. If you need thermal imaging, it is part of the Premium Survey, as a separate check.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Hamsey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
What we are asked to look at in Hamsey
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Older slates and tiles break easily, and some sheet roofs are fragile. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Parish Church of St Peter, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
Other services in Hamsey
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Let us know what you want to see
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year, and whether work has done its job.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Hamsey, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.