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Drone roof survey in Mount Pleasant, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Drone roof surveys in Mount Pleasant.
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. For a village or hamlet like Mount Pleasant, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
For a price for drone roof surveys in Mount Pleasant, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
How a drone roof survey works in Mount Pleasant
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or is not safe, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. Ahead of the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. We’ll tell you if another approach would work better. If you are worried about wind damage high on the roof and ridge and hip pieces working loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Mount Pleasant are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Mount Pleasant (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Mount Pleasant
Also in Mount Pleasant
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Drones, thermal imaging and Mount Pleasant roofs
Historic houses such as Glyndebourne, about 4.1 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Mount Pleasant goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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.
For an older house near a landmark like St Bartholomews, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Barcombe Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Mount Pleasant is about 4 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We carry out drone roof surveys in Mount Pleasant for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our East Sussex coverage includes Mount Pleasant. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We cover every part of the BN8 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We also cover Barcombe Cross (1 mile south-west), Barcombe Mills (1 mile south), Barcombe (1 mile south), Isfield (2 miles east) and Upper Wellingham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (4 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east) and Uckfield (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Mount Pleasant
In Mount Pleasant, that means homes and buildings near Royal Oak pub and Chailey School. Mount Pleasant’s nearest station is Cooksbridge station, about 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.9 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Offham Hill and Malling Down.
Common questions in Mount Pleasant
Is drone flying allowed in Mount Pleasant?
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. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is my home in Mount Pleasant listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’ll then get the report by email.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What we cannot see
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. We record what we see of their condition.
Steep slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, slipped slates often point to corroded nails. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so the survey does not create new problems. In a place like Mount Pleasant, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Mount Pleasant
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Make sure there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Check the loft can be reached
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
Keep the photos with your property records. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Photograph anything new.