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Drone roof survey in Skippers Hill, East Sussex
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out drone roof surveys in Skippers Hill and across East Sussex.
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Drone roof survey in Skippers Hill
We carry out drone roof surveys in Skippers Hill and across London and South East England, subject to airspace checks and the weather. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. You get a written report with close-up photos and recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. If you are worried about cracked mortar along the ridge and damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks alike.
In a village or hamlet like Skippers Hill, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
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.
- Location
- Skippers Hill (TN20)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- 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
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. They’ll see exactly where each defect is.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
Nearby places to Skippers Hill
What else we do in Skippers Hill
What a drone roof survey looks like in Skippers Hill
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. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Good Shepherd, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Skippers Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Roofs in Skippers Hill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Skippers Hill is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. There is also a page for Brighton.
Drone roof surveys in TN20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Queensmount, Criers Lane and Holly Beech Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Butcher's Cross (1 mile north-east), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
Around Skippers Hill
Around Skippers Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Five Ashes CofE Primary School and The Five Ashes Inn. Skippers Hill’s nearest station is Crowborough station, about 3.1 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Tickerage Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Skippers Hill include Selwyns Wood.
FAQs for Skippers Hill
Is my home in Skippers Hill listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Skippers Hill?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Are you registered with the CAA?
Yes, we are. The CAA has issued us a Flyer ID and an Operator ID, and the drone itself is under 250g, kept within sight on every flight.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere like Skippers Hill needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Why act early in Skippers Hill
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Older and listed buildings around Skippers Hill may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
We offer 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 you get with us
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Common roof problems in Skippers Hill
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. The drone covers the surface area by area. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Take a building like Skippers Hill Manor School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Before you book anyone
- When you will get the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Different roofs, different checks
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. A drone avoids that.
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. A drone keeps everyone off them.