Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Stanmer, Brighton and Hove
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Stanmer, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
What happens if roof problems are left?
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By that stage the damage has spread inside. Looking from above picks up the early signs. Older cottages and farmhouses around Stanmer can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Stanmer
- 98% of clients satisfied
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- PI and public liability insurance
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Drone roof survey in Stanmer
Drone roof surveys are available in Stanmer and throughout London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. We check the airspace for your address before booking a flight. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. If you are worried about hidden gutters full of leaves and ponding and splits on a high flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, flat roofs on upper floors and fragile roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Stanmer, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Stanmer (BN1)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Roof by roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. You can’t see it from the street at all, but a drone shows it clearly.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. We record the signs of age we can see.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Airspace, weather and Stanmer roofs
Stanmer lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. About 2.8 miles south-west lies Preston Manor & Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Stanmer has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Coldean Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For businesses in and around places such as Churchill Square, big, flat commercial roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images help most. The streets around a church like Stanmer Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Stanmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Anywhere in Stanmer, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property. Stanmer is one of the towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we work.
Drone roof surveys in BN1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Hollingbury (1 mile south-west), Moulsecoomb (2 miles south), Bevendean (2 miles south), Patcham (2 miles west) and Hollingdean (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (4 miles south-west), Hove (4 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south) and West Hill (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Stanmer
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Stanmer Park, University of Sussex Library and Brighton Aldridge Community Academy. For rail, the closest station is Falmer station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Churchill Square (3.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Stanmer
Will you come out to Stanmer?
Yes. Stanmer is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Stanmer is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Is a drone roof survey a thermal survey?
Our drone takes close-up photos of the roof. Thermal imaging is a separate check, included in our Premium Survey.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Stanmer, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.