East Sussex · London and the South East
Upper Dicker Drone Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Upper Dicker. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
Drone roof survey in Upper Dicker: what you get
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Flight restriction zones around airports like Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If permission isn’t given, we inspect by other means and tell you. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. Common reasons to book are chimney tops in poor condition and coverings that have slipped high up on the roof, across chimney stacks, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Upper Dicker are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Upper Dicker (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Upper Dicker
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. Our report shows the condition of each area. You can tackle the urgent items first. In a small place like Upper Dicker, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
Flying and imaging in Upper Dicker
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
If you look after a building such as Bede's Prep School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. Michelham Priory lies about 0.6 miles south-east, so building around Upper Dicker goes back a long way. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Upper Dicker is about 2 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Upper Dicker is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: BN27. Whether your property is on Camberlot Road, Old Forge Close and Coldharbour Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Lower Dicker (1 mile north-east), Tile Hurst (1 mile east), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles north-east), Nash Street (2 miles north) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Crowborough (13 miles north) and St Leonards (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Upper Dicker
In Upper Dicker, that means homes and buildings near The Plough Inn, Park Mead Primary School and Hailsham Community College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Agricultural Museum (3.6 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Older rural homes like those around Upper Dicker 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, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Upper Dicker book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
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When to book a survey in Upper Dicker
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is added on top
Upper Dicker questions
Are there drone restrictions around Upper Dicker?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How do I find out if my home in Upper Dicker is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Upper Dicker?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What will the report tell me?
A photo-illustrated written report, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Upper Dicker
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.