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Drone roof survey in Wannock, East Sussex
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Wannock from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wannock
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Drone roof survey in Wannock
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. If you are worried about slipped or missing slates on a high roof and moss and weeds taking hold up top, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on large and complex roofs, chimney stacks and tall and steep roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like Wannock are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Wannock (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Wannock
Other services in Wannock
Questions from Wannock
Is my home in Wannock listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is drone flying allowed in Wannock?
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. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Wannock?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Make sure there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. Drone photos are included where we could fly.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, and early repairs keep water out.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Wannock
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. You cannot see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Problems in those places frequently go unseen until they leak.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
The streets around a church like St Wilfrid are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the price includes VAT
Flying and imaging in Wannock
Wannock lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. 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. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
With Alfriston Clergy House about 3.4 miles west, the area around Wannock has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition. If you look after a building such as Willingdon Community School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Wannock is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. In Wannock, as across East Sussex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Wannock is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover for drone roof surveys. There’s also a page for Brighton.
Here we cover the BN26 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Wannock Road, Lancing Way and Mortimer Gardens, all of which we cover. Other places close to Wannock include Lower Willingdon (1 mile south-east), Filching (1 mile south-west), Polegate (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile west) and Willingdon (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
Near you in Wannock
Around Wannock, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Horse & Groom pub and Willingdon Primary School. The nearest railway station is Polegate station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Burlough Castle (2.8 miles west) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (0.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wannock include Combe Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Older roofs in small places like Wannock can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.