East Sussex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Telham
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Telham, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
When to book a survey in Telham
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. The drone covers the surface area by area, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
Durhamford Manor, about 2.4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Telham. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
How a drone roof survey works in Telham
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. We’ll tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. We survey chimney stacks, tall and steep roofs and fragile roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and cracked mortar along the ridge.
Somewhere as small as Telham, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
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 it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Telham (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Telham questions
Will you come out to Telham?
Yes, Telham is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Telham is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not 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.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Will the drone film my neighbours?
The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring gardens or windows. We inspect only the roof you’ve asked about. A word with next door beforehand is a good idea.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
Near airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, London City and Stansted, flight restriction zones apply. We check your address and ask for permission where it’s required. If it is not given, we inspect by other means.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Telham, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Book early if you are near an airport
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit, and whether work has done its job.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Photograph anything new.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Telham
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Telham. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Drones, thermal imaging and Telham roofs
Telham is within about 5 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
Hotels and guest houses near Telham cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Claverham Community College, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Telham is about 4 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. In Telham, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN33 postcode area for drone roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Hastings Road, Starr's Green Lane and Starrs Mead and the roads around them. With the A2100 close by, Telham is easy for us to reach for drone roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Kent Street (2 miles east), Sedlescombe (2 miles north-east), Whatlington (2 miles north), Westfield (3 miles east) and Swaile's Green (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-east) and Polegate (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Telham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Black Horse Public House, among other places. Telham’s nearest station is Battle station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hastings Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Why get it checked now?
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. Our report shows the condition of each area. That helps you put the work in order. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- A written report with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.