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Drone Roof Survey in Sandhurst Cross
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out drone roof surveys in Sandhurst Cross and across Kent.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
About our drone roof survey in Sandhurst Cross
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it can’t see inside. We check the loft from inside where it’s safe, since that’s where leaks and condensation frequently show first. Inside and out together tell you far more. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. If there’s no safe loft access, the report says so. Common reasons to book are lead work pulling away at abutments and hidden gutters full of leaves, across large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and fragile roofs.
Villages like Sandhurst Cross frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Sandhurst Cross (TN18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. It is almost impossible to see from the ground, but a drone shows it clearly.
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
Common roof problems in Sandhurst Cross
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Debris collects where nobody looks, until it causes a leak inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
With Great Dixter about 2.5 miles south-east, the area around Sandhurst Cross has a long history. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What follow-up you get after the report
Why act early in Sandhurst Cross
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Finding them now means less to put right, whatever height the roof is. Older and listed buildings around Sandhurst Cross may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Sandhurst Cross: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Sandhurst Cross?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Is my home in Sandhurst Cross listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How do I book a survey in Sandhurst Cross?
Simply call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Sandhurst Cross?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
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Also in Sandhurst Cross
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older rural homes like those around Sandhurst Cross can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What a drone roof survey looks like in Sandhurst Cross
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sandhurst Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Sandhurst Cross is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Surveys in Sandhurst Cross work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Sandhurst Cross is one of the places in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in TN18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Bodiam Road and Bourne Lane. We also cover the places around Sandhurst Cross: Sandhurst (1 mile north-east), Bodiam (1 mile south-west), Little Conghurst (1 mile north-west), Four Throws (1 mile north-west) and Linkhill (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north), Staplehurst (10 miles north) and Stanhope (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Sandhurst Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bodiam Manor School and Old Tavern and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Robertsbridge station, roughly 4.3 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Benenden Hospital (5.4 miles north-east).
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sandhurst Cross
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.