East Sussex · London and the South East
Steven's Crouch Drone Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out drone roof surveys in Steven's Crouch and across East Sussex.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
Drone roof survey in Steven's Crouch: what you get
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. Typical surveys look at hidden gutters full of leaves and lifted or split lead flashings, on large and complex roofs, chimney stacks and fragile roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Steven's Crouch are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Steven's Crouch (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. We record what we see of their condition.
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Also near Steven's Crouch
Other services in Steven's Crouch
Drones, thermal imaging and Steven's Crouch roofs
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Take a building like Claverham Community College: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Steven's Crouch is about 5 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Steven's Crouch gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Steven's Crouch is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in TN33 is within our area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Catsfield Road and Crowders Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Steven's Crouch include Penhurst (2 miles north-west), Battle (2 miles east), Netherfield (2 miles north), Mountfield (3 miles north-east) and Twelve Oaks (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (11 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles west), Crowborough (15 miles north-west) and St Leonards (6 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Steven's Crouch
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ashburnham Park, among other places. Steven's Crouch’s nearest station is Battle station, about 2.3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Old Castle (4.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Rural addresses near Steven's Crouch can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
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 isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Steven's Crouch: your questions answered
Is Steven's Crouch within the area you cover?
Yes, Steven's Crouch is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Are there drone restrictions around Steven's Crouch?
Usually 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. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
How do I book a survey in Steven's Crouch?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why it is worth a survey now in Steven's Crouch
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Steven's Crouch, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Steven's Crouch?
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until water overflows inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
Historic houses like Durhamford Manor, about 4 miles north-east, show how far back building around Steven's Crouch goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one