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Drone roof survey in Lunsford's Cross, East Sussex
Independent drone roof surveys in Lunsford's Cross. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Drone roof survey in Lunsford's Cross
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. We survey large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and fragile roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are ridge and hip pieces working loose and ponding and splits on a high flat roof.
Some older homes in villages like Lunsford's Cross are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not 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.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Lunsford's Cross (TN39)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Lunsford's Cross needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Useful tips for Lunsford's Cross property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Tell us the exact address when you book
- Let us know what you want to see
- Check the loft can be reached
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly where each defect is, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
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When to book a survey in Lunsford's Cross
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Older slates and tiles break easily, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
Around Lunsford's Cross, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Lunsford's Cross questions
Will you come out to Lunsford's Cross?
Yes, Lunsford's Cross is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Lunsford's Cross?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
How long does the survey take?
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.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
What happens if roof problems are left?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so the survey doesn’t create new problems. In a small place like Lunsford's Cross, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A report with photographs
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Drone roof surveys in Lunsford's Cross: local notes
Lunsford's Cross is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ninfield Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Lunsford's Cross is about 2 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Lunsford's Cross, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Lunsford's Cross is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for drone roof surveys. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Drone roof surveys in TN39 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. With the A269 close by, Lunsford's Cross is easy for us to reach for drone roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Watermill (1 mile east), Russell's Green (1 mile west), Hooe Common (1 mile west), Ninfield (1 mile north-west) and Sidley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles east), Hailsham (8 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles east), Polegate (9 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Lunsford's Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near Highwoods and Bexhill High Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Lunsford's Cross is Collington station, about 2.3 miles south. A little further out are Bexhill Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (4.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Gillham Wood and Senlac Hill.