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Drone Roof Survey in Selmeston
Independent drone roof surveys in Selmeston. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Standing water on a flat roof
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Selmeston
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until it causes a leak inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Flashings that have come away
For an older house near a landmark such as The Parish Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their insurance cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
Drone roof survey in Selmeston
We carry out drone roof surveys in Selmeston and across London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on any day of the week. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Common reasons to book are moss building up on slopes and in gutters and standing water on a flat roof, on chimney stacks, flat roofs on upper floors and fragile roofs.
Somewhere as small as Selmeston, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
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.
- Location
- Selmeston (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Selmeston
How do I find out if my home in Selmeston is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is drone flying allowed in Selmeston?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Selmeston
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Flying and imaging in Selmeston
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. With Charleston Farmhouse about 1.2 miles west, Selmeston sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Selmeston is about 5 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. Bookings from Selmeston are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Brighton is in our area too.
We work across the BN26 postcode area for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on The Street and Lewes Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Alciston (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile east), Ripe (2 miles north), Winton (2 miles south) and Wickstreet (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
Near you in Selmeston
In Selmeston, that means homes and buildings near The Barley Mow pub and the streets around them. Selmeston’s nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1 mile east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Drusillas Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Selmeston includes Firle Beacon.
Why it is worth a survey now in Selmeston
With drone photos, everyone can see the same thing. You can show exactly where the problem is. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A report with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
We email the report to you, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially in autumn. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- A structural engineer’s report
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
What else we do in Selmeston
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Older rural homes like those around Selmeston 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 whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the loft space where it’s safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.