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Drone Roof Survey in Hankham
Drone roof surveys in Hankham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
What we cannot see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
How a drone roof survey works in Hankham
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from ground level. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or isn’t safe, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. We will tell you if another approach would work better. If you are worried about moss and weeds taking hold up top and lead work pulling away at abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Villages like Hankham frequently 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.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Hankham (BN24)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Hankham
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Faults there can go unnoticed for years.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
Take an older house close to St Luke's Church: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Before booking anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
Useful tips for Hankham property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. The photos show the location and extent of every problem, so their quotes cover the same ground.
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.
Drone roof surveys in Hankham: local notes
Hankham lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
Take a building like Hankham Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. Michelham Priory lies about 4.4 miles north-west, so building around Hankham goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. In Hankham, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Hankham is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for drone roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Drone roof surveys in BN24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Hankham: Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Hankham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion pub and Causeway School, among other places. The closest station to Hankham is Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.4 miles south-east. A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Hankham include Combe Hill.
Nearby places to Hankham
Also in Hankham
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Around Hankham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- 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
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. Our report shows the condition of each area, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can tackle the urgent items first. In a small place like Hankham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
For a price for your roof in Hankham, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Common questions in Hankham
How do I find out if my home in Hankham is listed?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Hankham?
Yes. Hankham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Hankham?
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 happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will you photograph next door’s garden?
We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying. We only survey what the owner has asked us to. A word with next door beforehand is a good idea.