East Sussex · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Old Town, East Sussex
Drone roof surveys across Old Town, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Chimney tops in poor condition
About our drone roof survey in Old Town
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. High wind or heavy rain rules out a flight, because control and safety come first. If the weather turns, we’ll agree another day. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. Common reasons to book are lifted or split lead flashings and moss and weeds taking hold up top, across flat roofs on upper floors, fragile roofs and large and complex roofs.
Older cottages and houses around Old Town may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Old Town (BN21, BN20, BN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Old Town
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. The drone covers the surface area by area. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their insurance cover
- What exactly goes into their report
Why get it checked now?
With drone photos, everyone can see the same thing. They show the location and extent of each defect. On a bungalow or cottage around Old Town, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Photos and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. A visit to a smaller place like Old Town is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Flying and imaging in Old Town
Old Town lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
For hotels and guest houses around Old Town, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Old Town is about 1 mile south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Surveys in Old Town work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
We cover every part of BN21, BN20 and BN22 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Love Lane, Mill Road and Greys Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Old Town, we cover Upperton (1 mile east), Meads (1 mile south), Eastbourne (1 mile north-east), Holywell (1 mile south) and Ratton Village (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (13 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Old Town
Around Old Town, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Motcombe Infants' School, Gildrege Park and WMG Academy for Young Engineers. The closest station to Old Town is Eastbourne station, about 0.7 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (1 mile north) and Pevensey Castle (4.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Old Town includes Combe Hill.
Also near Old Town
Other services in Old Town
FAQs for Old Town
Is my home in Old Town listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Will you come out to Old Town?
Yes. Old Town is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is a drone roof survey a thermal survey?
The drone gives you detailed photos of the outside of the roof. If you need thermal imaging, it’s part of the Premium Survey.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Old Town?
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 with VAT included.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Make sure there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to talk through the photos and findings. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Poor airflow lets condensation build up, and it is something only an inside check will show. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Old Town
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.