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Drone roof survey in Ticehurst, East Sussex
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Ticehurst, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Older rural homes like those around Ticehurst can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- 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.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Drone roof survey in Ticehurst: what you get
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. The camera stays on your roof, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. We survey chimney stacks, tall and steep roofs and large and complex roofs, and people most often book us about storm damage on steep or tall roofs and moss building up on slopes and in gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Ticehurst are 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. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Ticehurst (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Ticehurst
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Ticehurst
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. 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.
Scotney Castle lies about 3.2 miles north, so building around Ticehurst goes back a long way. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Take a building like Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
Ticehurst is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Ticehurst, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property. Our East Sussex coverage includes Ticehurst and the places around it. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include High Street, Springfields and Farthing Hill, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Three Leg Cross (1 mile north-west), Flimwell (2 miles east), Stonecrouch (2 miles north), Burgh Hill (3 miles south-east) and Etchingham (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles west), St Leonards (15 miles south-east) and Uckfield (14 miles west).
Landmarks near Ticehurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Chequers Public House. Ticehurst’s nearest station is Stonegate station, about 2.7 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Finchcocks Musical Museum (4 miles north) and Ticehurst House Hospital (0.6 miles west). Not far away are Bewl Water.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller, whatever height the roof is. Older and listed buildings around Ticehurst may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
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Your questions about drone roof surveys in Ticehurst
How do I find out if my home in Ticehurst is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Ticehurst?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can the drone do thermal imaging?
Not as part of the drone survey, which is about close-up photos. Thermal imaging is a separate check in the Premium Survey.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Ticehurst?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
How long does a drone roof survey take?
Typically, it takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Pre-flight checks of the site and the weather are part of that.
What if my home is near an airport?
It depends on the airspace at your address. Inside a flight restriction zone, we need permission first. Allow a little extra time if your home is close to an airport.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
When to book a survey in Ticehurst
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
We are often asked to look at:
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Flashings that have come away
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Mary's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA