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Drone roof survey in Sidley, East Sussex
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Sidley. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Drone roof survey in Sidley: what you get
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. We never fly where it is not safe. We survey tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and large and complex roofs, and people most often book us about cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots and worn lead at chimneys and walls.
Around Sidley, lots of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Even so, a close-up image often shows wear on ridges and flashings that a view from ground level misses.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Sidley (TN39, TN40)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Sidley
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Faults there can go unnoticed for years.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as All Saints Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Also in Sidley
Questions from Sidley
Is Sidley within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is drone flying allowed in Sidley?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Sidley?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Airspace, weather and Sidley roofs
Sidley lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Sidley, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use.
Sidley is about 1 mile north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Sidley is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Sidley is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for drone roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Every address in TN39 and TN40 is covered for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Mayo Lane, Bank Road and North Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A2691, Sidley is simple for us to get to for drone roof surveys. We also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (1 mile south), Watermill (1 mile north), Lunsford's Cross (2 miles north-west), Russell's Green (3 miles north-west) and Hooe Common (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles east), Hailsham (9 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles east), Polegate (10 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (5 miles east).
Around Sidley
Around Sidley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The New Inn, Bexhill High Academy and Egerton Park. For rail, the closest station is Bexhill station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Bexhill Costume And Social History Museum (1.2 miles south). Not far away are Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks often start at outlets, edges and around plant. They’re all captured in close-up, as far as the flight allows.
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We do not test for it, but we flag it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sidley
Landlords, agents and building managers in Sidley and across East Sussex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Sidley, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How we price drone roof surveys
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- A structural engineer’s report
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs