East Sussex · London and the South East
Old Heathfield Drone Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Old Heathfield, with photos and a written report.
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
How a drone roof survey works in Old Heathfield
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. We never fly where it is not safe. If you’ve noticed storm damage on steep or tall roofs and plant growth and moss on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Old Heathfield, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Old Heathfield (TN21)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Old Heathfield roofs
Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. 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.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of All Saints, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Bateman's lies about 4.9 miles north-east, so building around Old Heathfield goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Old Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Old Heathfield is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our East Sussex coverage includes Old Heathfield. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Every address in TN21 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on School Hill and Church Street or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Cade Street (1 mile north), Sandy Cross (1 mile west), Heathfield (1 mile west), Broad Oak (1 mile north) and Warbleton (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (13 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
What’s near Old Heathfield
In Old Heathfield, that means homes and buildings near The Star Inn and Parkside Community Primary School, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Hellingly Hospital (5 miles south) and Old Castle (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Old Heathfield include Selwyns Wood.
Different roofs, different checks
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. A drone avoids that, so the survey does not add damage.
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If the flue needs a specialist, we will tell you.
Old Heathfield questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Old Heathfield?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Will you come out to Old Heathfield?
Yes, Old Heathfield is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I book a survey in Old Heathfield?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Old Heathfield
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a hamlet or village like Old Heathfield, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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What we are asked to look at in Old Heathfield
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. From ground level, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
Anyone responsible for a site like Heathfield Community College will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Landlords and agents in Old Heathfield book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.