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Nutley Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Nutley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Nutley can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s 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
- Keep pets in another room
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Drone roof survey in Nutley: what you get
Drones need reasonable weather. We don’t fly in strong wind or a downpour, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the weather turns, we’ll agree another day. We check the forecast before the visit and again on site. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. We survey tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and loose ridge and hip tiles.
Villages like Nutley often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Nutley (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. Drone photos are included where we could fly.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Nutley
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Nutley
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Drones, thermal imaging and Nutley roofs
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St James the Less, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Nutley is about 5 miles north-west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. From houses to flats and shops in Nutley, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We work across TN22 for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on High Street, The Vintry and Clock House Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Horney Common (2 miles south-east), Duddleswell (2 miles east), Chelwood Common (2 miles west), Chelwood Gate (2 miles north-west) and Furner's Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Lewes (11 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south-east), South Malling (11 miles south) and Heathfield (10 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Nutley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Nutley Arms. Nutley’s nearest station is Buxted station, about 4.3 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (4.1 miles west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Brickfield Meadow.
Nutley questions
Is my home in Nutley listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Nutley within the area you cover?
Yes, Nutley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Will the drone film my neighbours?
The camera stays on your roof. We only survey what the owner has asked us to. A word with next door beforehand is a good idea.
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.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What we are asked to look at in Nutley
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. It is hard to tell from below what has shifted. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
If you look after a building such as Nutley Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey