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Drone Roof Survey in Wych Cross
Drone roof surveys in Wych Cross and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Drone roof surveys around Wych Cross
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Take a building like Greenfields School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Wych Cross is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. We carry out drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wych Cross and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex. Crawley is in our area too.
Every address in RH18 is within our area for drone roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Lewes Road and Wych Cross and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Wych Cross: Chelwood Gate (1 mile south), Forest Row (2 miles north), Birchgrove (2 miles south-west), Coleman's Hatch (2 miles north-east) and Chelwood Common (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Lewes (13 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles east), Uckfield (8 miles south-east), South Malling (13 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Wych Cross
Wych Cross’s nearest station is East Grinstead station, roughly 4.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Heaven Farm Museum (3.6 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Wych Cross includes Brickfield Meadow.
Drone roof survey in Wych Cross: what you get
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. The camera stays on your roof, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. Typical surveys look at flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and debris building up in hidden gutters, across flat roofs on upper floors, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks.
In a small place like Wych Cross, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Wych Cross (RH18)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Wych Cross
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Debris collects where nobody looks, until it causes a leak inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
With Standen about 3.2 miles north-west, the area around Wych Cross has a long history. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
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How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Older roofs in small places like Wych Cross can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Wych Cross questions
Will you come out to Wych Cross?
Yes, Wych Cross is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Wych Cross?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
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. All of them come by email.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges and hips
Loose ridge pieces can be lifted in a storm. Spotting them early stops them falling.
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We do not test for it, but we flag it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
We will usually ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Wych Cross
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks