East Sussex · London and the South East
Magham Down Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys across Magham Down, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Questions from Magham Down
Is drone flying allowed in Magham Down?
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. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover smaller places like Magham Down?
Yes, Magham Down is covered. Our area covers 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 survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Drone roof survey in Magham Down
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. Common reasons to book are worn lead at chimneys and walls and standing water on a flat roof, on fragile roofs, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors.
Somewhere as small as Magham Down, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Magham Down (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. We record what we find with photos.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
Also near Magham Down
What else we do in Magham Down
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Magham Down can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- We also look inside the loft space where it’s safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
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 email us whenever suits you.
Advice
Flying and imaging in Magham Down
About 1.7 miles west lies Horselunges Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Magham Down has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
Magham Down is about 2 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Roofs in Magham Down get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Drone roof surveys in BN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Old Road and Nodes Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Hellingly (1 mile west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile west), Hailsham (2 miles south-west), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles west) and Tile Hurst (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north-west).
Near you in Magham Down
Magham Down’s nearest station is Polegate station, about 4.5 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Amberstone Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (2.4 miles east).
Common roof problems in Magham Down
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Problems in those places often go unseen until they leak, which is why owners turn to a drone.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Flashings that have come away
Take a building like Hailsham Community College: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Questions to ask before you book
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Are they insured for the work?
Why it’s worth a survey now in Magham Down
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Finding them now means less to put right, whatever height the roof is. For an older or listed building in a place like Magham Down, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Magham Down
- Photos and a written report every time
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.