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Drone roof survey in Plumpton Green, East Sussex
Need a drone roof survey in Plumpton Green? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
About our drone roof survey in Plumpton Green
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it can’t see inside. Where there is safe access, we look in the roof space too, since that is where leaks and condensation often show first. Inside and out together tell you far more. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. Where the loft cannot be reached safely, we note it. Typical surveys look at chimney tops in poor condition and worn lead at chimneys and walls, on large and complex roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roofs on upper floors.
In a small place like Plumpton Green, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Plumpton Green (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Plumpton Green
Is my home in Plumpton Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is drone flying allowed in Plumpton Green?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. You’ll then get the report by email.
Why it is worth a survey now in Plumpton Green
It is hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. You get photos of every part we can see. That helps you put the work in order. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- A structural engineer’s report
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a village or hamlet like Plumpton Green, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the roof space where it’s safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Drones, thermal imaging and Plumpton Green roofs
In Sussex, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to All Saints: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Take a building like Plumpton Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Plumpton Green is about 3 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in East Sussex. Bookings from Plumpton Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our East Sussex coverage includes Plumpton Green and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Drone roof surveys in BN7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, West Gate and Riddens Lane and the roads around them. We also cover East Chiltington (1 mile south-east), Streat (1 mile south-west), South Chailey (2 miles east), Ditchling Common (2 miles north-west) and Plumpton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (15 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Plumpton Green
In Plumpton Green, that means homes and buildings near Chailey School and Fountain Inn. There’s a railway station in Plumpton Green itself: Plumpton station. Other landmarks nearby include Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Blackcap.
Roof by roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. From the air, every course of slates or tiles can be seen, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. Photos show how the covering is wearing.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
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What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.