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Drone roof survey in Winton, East Sussex
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Winton, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Around Winton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- 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.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
About our drone roof survey in Winton
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If we can’t fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and tell you. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. If you’ve noticed tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and coverings that have slipped high up on the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Winton are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Winton (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Winton
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so the survey does not create new problems. For older village homes like those around Winton, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
What you get with us
- A report with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
How we price drone roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common questions in Winton
Do you cover smaller places like Winton?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Are there drone restrictions around Winton?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Winton
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Places near Winton
Also in Winton
Drone roof surveys around Winton
Winton lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
Alfriston Clergy House lies about 0.5 miles south, so building around Winton goes back a long way. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. The streets around a church such as Church of St. Andrew are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Winton is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. Roofs in Winton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Winton is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Brighton is in our area too.
We cover every part of BN26 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover Alfriston (1 mile south), Lullington (1 mile south), Milton Street (1 mile east), Dukes Green (1 mile south) and Alciston (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
What’s near Winton
Around Winton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ye Olde Smugglers Inn and the streets around them. Winton’s nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1.9 miles north. A little further out are Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (within half a mile south) and Arlington Castle (0.5 miles east). The countryside around Winton includes Firle Beacon.
What we are asked to look at in Winton
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Older slates and tiles break easily, and some sheet roofs are fragile. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
We are often asked to look at:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Alfriston School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Will the report include photos?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection