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Drone roof survey in High Cross, East Sussex
Independent drone roof surveys in High Cross. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
Drone roof survey in High Cross: what you get
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Flight restriction zones around airports like Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If permission isn’t given, we inspect by other means and tell you. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. Common reasons to book are ridge pieces that have lifted and hidden gutters full of leaves, on tall and steep roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roofs on upper floors.
In a small place like High Cross, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
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
- High Cross (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
High Cross: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in High Cross?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is my home in High Cross listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in High Cross?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Drone roof surveys in High Cross: local notes
With Wadhurst Castle about 4.9 miles east, High Cross sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Rotherfield Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
High Cross is about 3 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. In High Cross, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across East Sussex, we cover High Cross and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
We survey roofs across the TN6 postcode area for drone roof surveys. High Cross is on the B2101, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Argos Hill (1 mile east), Rotherfield (1 mile north-west), Town Row (1 mile north), Woolbridge (1 mile south) and Wellbrook (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (3 miles west), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and South Malling (14 miles south-west).
Around High Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near The King's Arms Public House. The closest station to High Cross is Crowborough station, about 1.8 miles west. A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles west). The countryside around High Cross includes Crowborough Country Park.
Common roof problems in High Cross
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are frequently invisible from below. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Flashings that have come away
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Denys: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What experience they bring
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Landlord and commercial surveys in High Cross
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like High Cross, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
For a price for drone roof surveys in High Cross, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Let us know what you want to see
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Tell us the exact address when you book
There’s a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are often seen by nobody. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.