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Drone roof survey in Hangleton, Brighton and Hove
Drone roof surveys around Hangleton, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a smaller place like Hangleton, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hangleton
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on, like old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. If a drone isn’t the right tool, we will say so. If you’re worried about cracked mortar along the ridge and coverings that have slipped high up on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older cottages and houses around Hangleton may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Hangleton (BN3, BN41)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Hangleton
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Flying and imaging in Hangleton
Hangleton lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
Shop and office owners around Churchill Square may find that large commercial roofs are often easiest to see by drone or thermal camera. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Hangleton Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Hangleton is about 1 mile north-west of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Wherever you are in Hangleton, we can come and survey your property. Hangleton is one of the places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
We cover every part of the BN3 and BN41 postcode area for drone roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Meads Avenue, Warenne Road and Burwash Road, and we cover them all. With the A2038 close by, Hangleton is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Hangleton include Portslade (1 mile south-west), Southwick (2 miles south-west), Kingston by Sea (2 miles west), Fulking (3 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), West Hill (3 miles south-east), Brunswick (3 miles south-east) and Seven Dials (3 miles south-east).
Near you in Hangleton
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Downsman pub, Benfield Hill and Blatchington Mill School and Sixth Form College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Portslade station, about 1 mile south of the centre. A little further out are Clayton Castle (4.7 miles north-east) and British Engineerium (1.1 miles east). For a walk, there’s Ladies Mile and Thundersbarrow Hill.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Hangleton
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. From ground level, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
If you live in an older home near St Helen's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
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Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: 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.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Hangleton: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Hangleton?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will you come out to Hangleton?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.