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Drone roof survey in Ratton Village, East Sussex
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Ratton Village from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If the flue needs a specialist, we’ll tell you.
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.
About our drone roof survey in Ratton Village
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. We don’t fly in strong wind or a downpour, because control and safety come first. If the day turns out unsuitable, we’ll talk about another date. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. We survey tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and fragile roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked valleys and parapet gutters and ponding and splits on a high flat roof.
Older cottages and houses around Ratton Village may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Ratton Village (BN20, BN21, BN22)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller, whatever height the roof is. In an older home around Ratton Village, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- 98% of clients satisfied
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Ratton Village?
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What happens after the report arrives
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Also in Ratton Village
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Homes around Ratton Village often 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. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Ratton Village
Is drone flying allowed in Ratton Village?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
How do I find out if my home in Ratton Village is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Ratton Village?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Flying and imaging in Ratton Village
Ratton Village lies within about 3 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 strong wind or heavy rain. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ocklynge Junior School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Alfriston Clergy House, about 4.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ratton Village. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Ratton Village is about 2 miles west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in Ratton Village, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: BN20, BN21 and BN22. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Park Lane, Butts Lane and Ruskin Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A2270, Ratton Village is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Ratton Village include Hampden Park (1 mile east), Old Town (1 mile south), Eastbourne (2 miles east), Upperton (2 miles south-east) and Jevington (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (6 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (5 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles east).
Near you in Ratton Village
We work in homes and buildings around The Red Lion pub, Gildrege Park and Ratton School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hampden Park station, roughly 1.2 miles east. Nearby you will also find Filching Manor And Motor Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters