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Drone roof survey in Tile Hurst, East Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Drone roof surveys in Tile Hurst.
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- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
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Drone roof survey in Tile Hurst
Drones need reasonable weather. We don’t fly in strong wind or a downpour, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the day turns out unsuitable, we’ll talk about another date or inspect what we can by other means. We check the forecast ahead of the visit and again on site. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. Common reasons to book are wind damage high on the roof and flat roofs on upper floors that hold water, across flat roofs on upper floors, fragile roofs and chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Tile Hurst are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Tile Hurst (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Tile Hurst
With Michelham Priory about 1.1 miles south-west, Tile Hurst sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Tile Hurst has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, frequently have flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Zoar Strict Baptist Chapel, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you look after a building like Grovelands Community Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Hotels and guest houses near Tile Hurst can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Tile Hurst is about 1 mile north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. In Tile Hurst, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Tile Hurst is one of the places in East Sussex we cover. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in BN27 is covered for drone roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hailsham (1 mile south-east), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north-east), Lower Dicker (1 mile north-west) and Hellingly (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Near you in Tile Hurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hailsham Community College, The Grenadier pub and Bede's Prep School, among other places. Tile Hurst’s nearest station is Polegate station, roughly 3.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Herstmonceux Castle (4.5 miles east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (1.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Tile Hurst includes Combe Hill.
Questions from Tile Hurst
Are there drone restrictions around Tile Hurst?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. 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.
Is my home in Tile Hurst listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot 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 will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Tile Hurst, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Finding them now means less to put right, whatever height the roof is. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Tile Hurst
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
- 20+ years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Useful tips for Tile Hurst property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Let us know what you want to see
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Make sure the loft can be reached
Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos from the flight. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tile Hurst
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
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How we price drone roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Tile Hurst
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks