East Sussex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in High Hurstwood
We carry out drone roof surveys in High Hurstwood and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Older roofs in small places like High Hurstwood can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in High Hurstwood
Drones need reasonable weather. Strong wind or heavy rain rules out a flight, because control and safety come first. If the day turns out unsuitable, we’ll talk about another date. We check the forecast before the visit and again on site. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. We survey large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots and lead work pulling away at abutments.
Older buildings in small places like High Hurstwood may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
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.
- Place
- High Hurstwood (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Large commercial roofs
Many commercial roofs have fragile sheets or roof lights. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
FAQs for High Hurstwood
Is High Hurstwood within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in High Hurstwood?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report follows by email.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Nearby places to High Hurstwood
What else we do in High Hurstwood
Flying and imaging in High Hurstwood
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
High Hurstwood is about 3 miles south-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. High Hurstwood is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across East Sussex, we cover High Hurstwood and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
All of TN22 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Burnt Oak Road, Chillies Lane and Perrymans Lane. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Fairwarp (1 mile west), Sweethaws (1 mile north), Five Ash Down (1 mile south-west), Crowborough (3 miles north-east) and Jarvis Brook (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Uckfield (4 miles south), Polegate (14 miles south), South Malling (11 miles south-west) and Heathfield (6 miles south-east).
Near you in High Hurstwood
The closest station to High Hurstwood is Buxted station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Tickerage Castle (3.3 miles south) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near High Hurstwood include Brickfield Meadow.
What happens if roof problems are left?
From ground level, you’re guessing about most of a tall roof. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photographs, slope by slope. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. In a place like High Hurstwood, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Landlord and commercial surveys in High Hurstwood
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Move stored items away from the hatch
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible.
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.