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Drone Roof Survey in Kingston near Lewes
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Kingston near Lewes, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Flashings that have come away
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kingston near Lewes
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If permission is not given, we inspect by other means and tell you. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. If you’ve noticed moss and weeds taking hold up top and damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Kingston near Lewes, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Kingston near Lewes (BN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Check the loft can be reached
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to talk through the photos and findings. You can ask about anything that isn’t clear.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, so small faults are dealt with early.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Kingston near Lewes
Do you cover smaller places like Kingston near Lewes?
Yes, Kingston near Lewes is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Kingston near Lewes listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Will the drone show what’s under the tiles?
No. It shows what’s on the outside. The underside tells us things the drone cannot, so we check the loft too where we can.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What a drone roof survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Kingston near Lewes
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kingston near Lewes
Landlords and agents in Kingston near Lewes book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Drone roof surveys in Kingston near Lewes: local notes
Kingston near Lewes lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. 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 St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes), thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Anne of Cleves House lies about 1.5 miles north-east, so building around Kingston near Lewes goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Anyone responsible for a site like Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School will know that big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Kingston near Lewes is about 2 miles south-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Kingston near Lewes and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Kingston near Lewes is one of the places in East Sussex where we work.
We cover every part of the BN7 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on The Street, Monckton Way and Mushroom Field or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Iford (1 mile south-east), Northease (2 miles south-east), Southover (2 miles north-east), Lewes (2 miles north-east) and Cliffe (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (9 miles north-east), Newhaven (5 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (4 miles south).
What’s near Kingston near Lewes
In Kingston near Lewes, that means homes and buildings near Priory School and Juggs Arms Public House and the streets around them. Kingston near Lewes’s nearest station is Lewes station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (2.6 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Southerham Farm and Offham Hill.
Different roofs, different checks
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Outlets, edges and roof plant are common problem areas. We photograph them closely, as far as the flight allows.
What else we do in Kingston near Lewes
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Kingston near Lewes, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.