East Sussex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Mark Cross
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Mark Cross, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Mark Cross
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. Safety comes first on every visit. If you are worried about blistered or cracked flat roof coverings and coverings that have slipped high up on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Mark Cross may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Mark Cross (TN6)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Mark Cross
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Debris collects where nobody looks, until water overflows inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Will the report include photos?
What a drone roof survey looks like in Mark Cross
Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
The streets around a church such as St Marks are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Historic houses like Wadhurst Castle, about 3.2 miles east, show how far back building around Mark Cross goes. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Mark Cross is about 4 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Mark Cross is one of many places we visit across East Sussex, for homes and businesses alike. Across East Sussex, we cover Mark Cross. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: TN6. Close by, we survey roofs in Town Row (1 mile south-west), The Platt (2 miles north), Argos Hill (2 miles south-west), Rotherfield (2 miles south-west) and Rusher's Cross (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles west), Uckfield (9 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south), Upper Horsebridge (13 miles south) and Hellingly (12 miles south).
Around Mark Cross
We work in homes and buildings around Eridge Park, The Lazy Fox pub and St Joseph Seminary and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wadhurst station, roughly 2.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.4 miles west). Open spaces near Mark Cross include Crowborough Country Park.
Questions from Mark Cross
Is drone flying allowed in Mark Cross?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Will you come out to Mark Cross?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Mark Cross
Landlords and agents in Mark Cross book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Mark Cross. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Mark Cross
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Mark Cross can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
What affects the price in Mark Cross
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.