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Drone Roof Survey in Three Leg Cross
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out drone roof surveys in Three Leg Cross and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Three Leg Cross
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it can’t see under the coverings or into the loft. We check the loft from inside where it is safe, since that’s where leaks and condensation often show first. Inside and out together tell you far more. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. Where the loft cannot be reached safely, we note it. If you are worried about coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and outlets choked with leaves and silt, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Three Leg Cross may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Three Leg Cross (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Three Leg Cross
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. For an older or listed building in a place like Three Leg Cross, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Why book us in Three Leg Cross
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Different roofs, different checks
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Three Leg Cross
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Three Leg Cross?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Do you cover smaller places like Three Leg Cross?
Yes, Three Leg Cross is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Three Leg Cross
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and some sheet roofs are fragile. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
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What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Older roofs in small places like Three Leg Cross can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Drones, thermal imaging and Three Leg Cross roofs
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Historic houses such as Scotney Castle, about 2.6 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Three Leg Cross goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Three Leg Cross is about 8 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Roofs in Three Leg Cross get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Three Leg Cross is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for drone roof surveys. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of TN5 for drone roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Ticehurst (1 mile south-east), Stonecrouch (1 mile north-east), Flimwell (2 miles east), Kilndown (2 miles north) and Bedgebury Cross (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south), Hailsham (15 miles south-west), Crowborough (10 miles west), St Leonards (15 miles south-east) and Uckfield (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Three Leg Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bull Inn Public House, among other places. The closest station to Three Leg Cross is Stonegate station, about 3 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (2.5 miles north) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.