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Drone roof survey in Rusher's Cross, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out drone roof surveys in Rusher's Cross.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Drone roof survey in Rusher's Cross
Drones need reasonable weather. We don’t fly in strong wind or heavy rain, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the day turns out unsuitable, we’ll talk about another date. We check the forecast before the visit and again on site. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. If you are worried about standing water on a flat roof and lifted or split lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Rusher's Cross 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 doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Rusher's Cross (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Rusher's Cross
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so the survey does not create new problems. Older cottages and farmhouses around Rusher's Cross can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
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Drone roof surveys in Rusher's Cross: local notes
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight. The wider area around Rusher's Cross has a long history of building, with Wadhurst Castle about 2.6 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St John the Baptist: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Rusher's Cross is about 5 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Roofs in Rusher's Cross get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We work across the TN20 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Rusher's Cross: Tidebrook (1 mile north-east), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
Around Rusher's Cross
Around Rusher's Cross, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wadhurst Park. The nearest railway station is Wadhurst station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water and Crowborough Country Park.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
Rusher's Cross questions
How do I find out if my home in Rusher's Cross 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.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Rusher's Cross?
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.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. The written report follows by email.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older rural homes like those around Rusher's Cross can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks often start at outlets, edges and around plant. We photograph them closely.