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Drone roof survey in Robertsbridge, East Sussex
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Robertsbridge, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Flashings that have come away
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
How we price drone roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Robertsbridge
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. We do not fly in strong wind or a downpour, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the weather turns, we’ll agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. We check the forecast ahead of the visit and again on site. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. Typical surveys look at flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and slates or tiles shifted by high winds, across flat roofs on upper floors, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Robertsbridge are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Robertsbridge (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Do you need a drone roof survey in Robertsbridge?
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. From ground level, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Flashings that have come away
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Take a building like Salehurst Church of England Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Flying and imaging in Robertsbridge
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. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Durhamford Manor lies about 3.8 miles south-east, so building around Robertsbridge goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Robertsbridge United Reformed Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Robertsbridge is about 9 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Robertsbridge, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Robertsbridge is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in TN32 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Station Road, High Street and Glenleigh Walk and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Northbridge Street (1 mile north-east), Salehurst (1 mile north-east), John's Cross (2 miles south-east), Mountfield (2 miles south) and Oxley's Green (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (10 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
Near you in Robertsbridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Ostrich Hotel and Robertsbridge Community College, among other places. Robertsbridge has its own railway station: Robertsbridge station. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Robertsbridge include Senlac Hill.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check the loft can be reached
- Tell us the exact address when booking
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
We email the report to you, with close-up photos from the flight. Each finding is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Robertsbridge needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It helps when you plan ahead. For an older or listed building in a place like Robertsbridge, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
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.
Why book us in Robertsbridge
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Robertsbridge
Are there drone restrictions around Robertsbridge?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is Robertsbridge within the area you cover?
Yes, Robertsbridge is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.