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Drone roof survey in Peasmarsh, East Sussex
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Peasmarsh, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
About our drone roof survey in Peasmarsh
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that can’t be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight isn’t possible, we explain why. We’re frequently asked to look into outlets choked with leaves and silt and slipped or missing slates on a high roof, across chimney stacks, fragile roofs and tall and steep roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Peasmarsh are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Peasmarsh (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Let us know what you want to see
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
Keep the photos with your property records. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, particularly in autumn. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
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Questions from Peasmarsh
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Peasmarsh?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Peasmarsh?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does the drone show the underside of the roof?
No. It shows what’s on the outside. The underside tells us things the drone can’t, so we inspect the roof space as well where access is safe.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How do I book a survey in Peasmarsh?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What we can’t see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Airspace, weather and Peasmarsh roofs
Peasmarsh lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
Historic houses such as Lamb House, about 2.5 miles south-east, show how far back building around Peasmarsh goes. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Peasmarsh is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Peasmarsh across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN31 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Main Street, Farleys Way and The Maltings or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Peasmarsh: Flackley Ash (1 mile north-west), Beckley (2 miles north-west), Cock Marling (2 miles south), Udimore (3 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Peasmarsh
Around Peasmarsh, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Horse And Cart Inn and Rye College. The nearest railway station is Rye station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ypres Tower (2.6 miles south-east) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (2.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Flatropers Wood.
When to book a survey in Peasmarsh
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the price includes VAT
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys and parapet gutters
Valleys and parapet gutters are hidden from the street. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks often start at outlets, edges and around plant. They’re all captured in close-up.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere like Peasmarsh needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the loft space where it’s safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
We will typically ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.