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Drone surveys in Brighton: roof surveys for Regency terraces and seafront buildings
Drone roof surveys, façade inspections, thermal surveys and measured surveys across Brighton, Hove and the Sussex coast.
Regency terraces, seafront hotels, flats and student housing all take a battering from the sea air. We survey roofs and façades without scaffolding and deliver everything to your online portal.
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Drone surveys across Brighton and Hove
The city, Hove and the towns along the Sussex coast.
Brighton and Hove are known for their Regency terraces, squares and crescents, many of them listed and inside conservation areas. Their stucco façades, parapets, mansard roofs and chimneys face constant salt air, and scaffolding them on busy seafront roads is slow and expensive.
Across the city we survey flats, houses in multiple occupation, student housing, hotels, schools and commercial buildings. We work for managing agents, freeholders, housing associations, landlords, surveyors and the universities.
- City centre & The LanesShops, offices and period buildings
- KemptownRegency terraces and squares
- HoveSeafront terraces and villas
- Brunswick & AdelaideListed Regency homes
- Preston ParkVictorian homes
- HanoverTerraces on steep streets
- Moulsecoomb & FalmerUniversities and housing
- PortsladeHomes and industrial units
- Rottingdean & SaltdeanCoastal villages
- Shoreham-by-SeaTown, harbour and homes
Seafront block or Regency terrace? We capture roofs and façades in one visit, without cradles or rope access. See façade surveys.
What we survey in Brighton
Every service we offer is available in Brighton. These are the ones Brighton clients book most.
Roof surveys
Close-up imagery of every slope, valley, flashing and gutter on pitched and flat roofs, with an optional written condition report.
Drone inspections
Close inspections of roofs, chimneys, towers and structures, focused on the areas that matter to you.
Measured surveys
Point clouds, elevations, CAD drawings and Revit models from drone photogrammetry and LiDAR.
School inspections
Roof and building condition surveys for schools and colleges, with no scaffolding and visits planned around the school day.
Flying in Brighton: the airspace we plan around
These are the checks we make for every Brighton address before we quote.
Brighton City Airport
The airport at Shoreham, west of Hove, has a Flight Restriction Zone. Sites nearby need permission, which we arrange before the survey date.
Hang gliding and paragliding
Devil’s Dyke, north west of the city, is a popular spot for hang gliders and paragliders. We plan around them when we survey sites on that side of the city.
Seafront, piers and events
The seafront, the piers and big events bring crowds all year. We plan take-off spots and timings to keep clear of the public, and often fly early in the day.
Rail lines
Several lines meet at Brighton station, from London, Hove and Lewes. Network Rail has its own rules for drones near its property, on top of CAA rules.
Restricted doesn’t mean impossible
Restricted zones need more planning and the right permissions. They don’t stop a survey going ahead. Our pilots and office team work together to get approval for even the trickiest Brighton sites.
- Airspace checked for every address before we quote
- Permissions requested on your behalf
- Risk assessment and method statement (RAMS) for every job
- Weather planned in, including thermal survey conditions
From address to results in four steps
Tell us where the site is and what you need, using the quote form or by phone.
Free desk-based check of airspace, access and the best capture method. Fixed quote usually the same working day.
Air traffic control, landowner and site permissions arranged, plus RAMS for your site team.
Survey carried out on the agreed date. Images in your secure portal within 48 hours, reports to follow.
Mapping and surveyor support
As well as imagery and reports, we produce maps, 3D models, point clouds and internal and external scans, so surveyors can measure and report on Brighton assets with fewer site visits.
Other areas near Brighton
We also have local pages for these nearby towns and cities. Distances are approximate, by road from Brighton.
Do you cover Hove and the Sussex coast?
Yes. As well as Brighton, we survey Hove, Portslade, Shoreham-by-Sea, Rottingdean, Saltdean and towns along the coast. Send us the address and we’ll confirm.
Can you survey listed Regency terraces?
Yes. A drone survey doesn’t touch the building, so it’s well suited to listed buildings and conservation areas. You get detailed images of roofs, parapets, chimneys and façades.
Is my site near Brighton City Airport?
Sites close to the airport need permission before we can fly. We check every address before we quote, so you’ll know about any restrictions up front.
How quickly can you get to a site in Brighton?
We have strategically located pilots living in Brighton, so we can usually get to your site quickly. Timing depends on the permissions your site needs and the weather. We’ll give you a date when we send your quote.
How much does a drone roof survey in Brighton cost?
Our drone roof inspections start from £250 + VAT for domestic properties and £350 + VAT for commercial properties, the same as anywhere else we cover. Larger sites and portfolios are quoted individually. See our drone survey prices.
Do I need to be on site for the survey?
Not usually. For most surveys we only need permission to access the area we fly from.
Get your fixed-fee quote
Send us the Brighton or Hove address or postcode. We’ll do the rest.
Tell us where the property is and what you need. We’ll carry out a free desk-based assessment covering airspace, access and site constraints, then send a fixed-fee quote, usually the same working day.
Send your postcode and requirements using the form
We assess your site remotely: airspace checks, access and the right capture method
You receive a fixed quote with no hidden extras
We book in, fly, capture and deliver to your secure online portal
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