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Drone roof survey in Whatlington, East Sussex
Drone roof surveys in Whatlington from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
What we’re asked to look at in Whatlington
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you look after a building such as Vinehall School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their report turnaround times
- What follow-up you get after the report
About our drone roof survey in Whatlington
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs cannot always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photographs of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. Everything we find goes into a photo-illustrated written report. It’s also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. If we cannot fly, we tell you why. If you’ve noticed hidden gutters full of leaves and ponding and splits on a high flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters alike.
Villages like Whatlington frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Whatlington (TN33)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Whatlington
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. They show the location and extent of each defect. For older village homes like those around Whatlington, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
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 choose Independent Roof Survey in Whatlington
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Whatlington
Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. About 0.6 miles east lies Durhamford Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Whatlington has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take an older house close to St Mary Magdalene's Church: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Whatlington is about 6 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whatlington gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our East Sussex coverage includes Whatlington. Maidstone is in our area too.
Drone roof surveys in TN33 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Whatlington: Sedlescombe (1 mile east), Swaile's Green (2 miles north-east), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north-east), Telham (2 miles south) and Kent Street (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Whatlington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Claverham Community College and The Royal Oak Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Battle station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Conquest Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Battle Museum of Local History (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Whatlington include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Nearby places to Whatlington
What else we do in Whatlington
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Whatlington
How do I find out if my home in Whatlington is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Whatlington?
Yes, Whatlington is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. That includes the checks before the drone goes up.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Whatlington, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs