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Drone roof survey in Offham, East Sussex
We carry out drone roof surveys in Offham and the rest of East Sussex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Offham, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- We also look inside the loft space where it’s safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
For a price for drone roof surveys in Offham, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Offham
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. We never fly where it isn’t safe. If you’ve noticed plant growth and moss on the roof and slipped or missing slates on a high roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Offham, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or a downpour 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.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Offham (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Offham
Prices for drone roof surveys in Offham
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Offham
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges and hips
Loose ridge pieces can be lifted in a storm. Spotting them early stops them falling.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks often start at outlets, edges and around plant. They’re all captured in close-up, as far as the flight allows.
FAQs for Offham
Are there drone restrictions around Offham?
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. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Is my home in Offham listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Offham?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Offham?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Drone roof surveys in Offham: local notes
The wider area around Offham has a long history of building, with Anne of Cleves House about 1.7 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wallands Community Primary School will know that big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. For hotels and guest houses around Offham, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Offham is about 1 mile north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Offham and the rest of East Sussex, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: BN7. If you’re just outside Offham, we cover Hamsey (1 mile north-east), Lewes (1 mile south-east), South Malling (1 mile south-east), Southover (2 miles south-east) and Cliffe (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
Around Offham
In Offham, that means homes and buildings near Railway Land, The Blacksmiths Arms and Lewes Old Grammar School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Cooksbridge station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (3.8 miles south-west) and Lewes Castle (1.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Malling Down and Offham Hill.
Leave it or get it looked at?
With drone photos, everyone can see the same thing. They show the location and extent of each defect, which helps when you ask for quotes. In a place like Offham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Offham
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What we are asked to look at in Offham
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until water overflows inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Look out for signs like these:
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- When you will get the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Will the report include photos?