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Peacehaven Drone Roof Survey
Independent drone roof surveys in Peacehaven. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Drone roof survey in Peacehaven
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it can’t see under the coverings or into the loft. Where there is safe access, we look in the loft space too, since that’s where leaks and condensation often show first. Together, the two give a fuller picture. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. If there is no safe loft access, the report says so. We survey large and complex roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roofs on upper floors, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slipped or missing slates on a high roof and wind damage high on the roof.
Around Peacehaven, plenty of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from the ground.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Peacehaven (BN10, BN9)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
We email the report to you, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow.
Towns and villages near Peacehaven
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Peacehaven
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If the flue needs a specialist, we’ll tell you.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. The drone sees them without touching them, so the survey does not add damage.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Homes around Peacehaven frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- We also look inside the loft space where it is safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Peacehaven questions
Is my home in Peacehaven listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are there drone restrictions around Peacehaven?
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 can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Flying and imaging in Peacehaven
Peacehaven lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to Ascension Church: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Peacehaven Community School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. Monk's House, about 2.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Peacehaven. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
Peacehaven is about 5 miles west of Seaford, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Peacehaven, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our East Sussex coverage includes Peacehaven. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in BN10 and BN9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Starling Drive, Bramber Close and Greenfinch Road. Being close to the A259, Peacehaven is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Peacehaven: Telscombe Cliffs (1 mile west), Telscombe (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles north-east), East Saltdean (2 miles west) and Newhaven (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (5 miles east), Lewes (6 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (13 miles north) and Polegate (11 miles east).
What’s near Peacehaven
Typical jobs here are in homes near Peacehaven Heights Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Newhaven Town station, about 2.1 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Planet Earth Museum (2.1 miles east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Peacehaven include Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
Why get it checked now?
It is hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. Our report shows the condition of each area, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. That helps you put the work in order. In an older home around Peacehaven, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.