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Upper Wellingham Drone Roof Survey
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a drone roof survey in Upper Wellingham and across East Sussex, with plain-English findings.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
What this survey cannot tell you
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upper Wellingham
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. We’ll tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. We are often asked to look into ridge and hip pieces working loose and debris building up in hidden gutters, across fragile roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks.
Some older homes in villages like Upper Wellingham are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on 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.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Upper Wellingham (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Also in Upper Wellingham
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Upper Wellingham, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
Common questions in Upper Wellingham
Is Upper Wellingham within the area you cover?
Yes. Upper Wellingham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is my home in Upper Wellingham listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are there drone restrictions in central London?
In some places, only with permission. Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs have restricted areas that need NATS permission. We check each address first, and fall back on other viewpoints if we cannot fly.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
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.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Upper Wellingham
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Older slates and tiles break easily, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
Anyone responsible for a site like Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before you book anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Let us know the exact address when booking
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, especially in autumn. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Upper Wellingham
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. Our report shows the condition of each area. That helps you put the work in order. In a place like Upper Wellingham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Drone roof surveys around Upper Wellingham
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around Upper Wellingham has a long history of building, with Glyndebourne about 2.2 miles south-east. 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.
The streets around a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Upper Wellingham is about 2 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We carry out drone roof surveys in Upper Wellingham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. Brighton is in our area too.
Surveys in BN8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Upper Wellingham: Barcombe Mills (1 mile north), Norlington (1 mile south-east), Barcombe (1 mile north-west), Barcombe Cross (2 miles north-west) and Broyle Side (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles north-east) and Newhaven (8 miles south).
Near you in Upper Wellingham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Cock Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Cooksbridge station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Lewes Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.