East Sussex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Horam
Drone roof surveys in Horam from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
Drone roof surveys around Horam
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Maynards Green Community Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Take an older house close to Christ Church: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. With Horselunges Manor about 3.2 miles south, the area around Horam has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself.
Horam is about 5 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Horam, we can survey the roof. Our East Sussex coverage includes Horam and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
We survey roofs across the TN21 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Local streets include Little London Road, Toll Wood Road and Beauford Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Horam: Burlow (1 mile south-west), Vines Cross (1 mile east), Maynard's Green (1 mile north), Lions Green (1 mile north-west) and Warbleton (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles south).
Around Horam
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Horam Inn, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Horam include Selwyns Wood.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Horam
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. Safety comes first on every visit. We survey tall and steep roofs, large and complex roofs and fragile roofs, and people most often book us about cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and wind damage high on the roof.
Somewhere as small as Horam, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Horam (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Horam. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Questions from Horam
How do I find out if my home in Horam is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Horam?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Is Horam in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Horam.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. 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, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
What happens next?
The report comes 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.
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Older rural homes like those around Horam can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Read more
Nearby places to Horam
Also in Horam
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges and hips
Loose ridge pieces can be lifted in a storm. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. It’s almost impossible to see from ground level, but a drone shows it clearly.