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Drone Roof Survey in Upper Hartfield
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Upper Hartfield, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Flashings that have come away
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Drone roof survey in Upper Hartfield
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from the ground. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. We check the airspace for your address before the visit. If a drone is not the right tool, we will say so. If you’re worried about storm damage on steep or tall roofs and lifted or split lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Upper Hartfield, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Upper Hartfield (TN7)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
For a price for your roof in Upper Hartfield, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Upper Hartfield
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
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How we price drone roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
For a price for drone roof surveys in Upper Hartfield, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Upper Hartfield needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Drones, thermal imaging and Upper Hartfield roofs
About 1.9 miles north lies Bassetts Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Upper Hartfield has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
Upper Hartfield is about 5 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Bookings from Upper Hartfield are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: TN7. That includes homes and businesses on Parrock Lane, Cat Street and Gallipot Hill and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Coleman's Hatch (1 mile south-west), Forest Row (2 miles west), Wych Cross (3 miles south-west), Duddleswell (4 miles south) and Chelwood Gate (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east) and Cliffe (15 miles south).
Landmarks near Upper Hartfield
Upper Hartfield’s nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 3.7 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Bolebroke Castle (2 miles north-east) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles south-east).
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
Your report arrives by email, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Each finding is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
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.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Upper Hartfield
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Upper Hartfield?
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Older slates and tiles break easily, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
For an older house near a landmark like Holy Trinity Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they will not be able to tell you
FAQs for Upper Hartfield
Is Upper Hartfield within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Are there drone restrictions around Upper Hartfield?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.