East Sussex · London and the South East
Langney Drone Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in Langney? We carry out drone roof surveys in Langney and across East Sussex.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
About our drone roof survey in Langney
We carry out drone roof surveys in Langney and across London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We survey tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and large and complex roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below and moss and weeds taking hold up top.
Older cottages and houses around Langney may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Langney (BN23)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so the survey does not create new problems. Homes in smaller places like Langney can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
We’ll normally ask about:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Langney
Landlords and letting agents in Langney book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
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.
Flying and imaging in Langney
Langney lies within about 2 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. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
If you live in an older home near St. Richard, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Langney is about 2 miles north-east of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We cover Langney and the rest of East Sussex. Across East Sussex, we cover Langney. You can also see our page for Brighton.
All of BN23 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Priory Road, Priory Lane and Pembury Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Westham (1 mile north), Pevensey (2 miles north-east), Jenkins' Green (2 miles north), Pevensey Bay (2 miles north-east) and Normans' Bay (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (12 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles north-east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (14 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles north-west) and St Leonards (11 miles east).
Around Langney
Around Langney, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Lodge pub, Princes Park and Bishop Bell School. Langney’s nearest station is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Combe Hill.
Places near Langney
What else we do in Langney
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Langney
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Take a building like Langney Primary Academy: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their report turnaround times
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Langney questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Langney?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Is my home in Langney listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Langney?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. The report follows by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. From the air, every course of slates or tiles can be seen.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Langney, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.