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Drone Roof Survey in Muddles Green
Need a drone roof survey in Muddles Green? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
Drone roof survey in Muddles Green
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from ground level. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. We’ll tell you if another approach would work better. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, valleys and parapet gutters and large and complex roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are debris building up in hidden gutters and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
Older buildings in small places like Muddles Green may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Muddles Green (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Muddles Green
How do I find out if my home in Muddles Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is drone flying allowed in Muddles Green?
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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, in order of urgency where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
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How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Older roofs in small places like Muddles Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Muddles Green
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Muddles Green and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
Keep the photos with your property records. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
How we price drone roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you contact us
We will typically ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
The top of a stack is typically out of view. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Steep slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, slipped slates often point to corroded nails. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Drone roof surveys in Muddles Green: local notes
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. In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Historic houses like Horselunges Manor, about 2.2 miles south-east, show how far back building around Muddles Green goes. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Chiddingly Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Muddles Green is about 3 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We carry out drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Muddles Green and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Scraper's Hill and Muddles Green or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Muddles Green: Hale Green (1 mile north-east), Gun Hill (1 mile north-east), Burlow (2 miles north-east), Lions Green (3 miles north) and Horam (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Landmarks near Muddles Green
Around Muddles Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Six Bells Public House. Muddles Green’s nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 4.5 miles south. A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
Leave it or get it looked at?
With drone photos, everyone can see the same thing. You can show exactly where the problem is, which helps when you ask for quotes. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Muddles Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.