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Drone roof survey in Addington, Kent
Wondering about the roof at a property in Addington? We carry out drone roof surveys in Addington and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Wind damage high on the roof
What affects the price in Addington
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Drone roof survey in Addington
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from the ground. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or is not safe. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. Before the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. If a drone is not the right tool, we’ll say so. We survey fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and people most often book us about ridge pieces that have lifted and slipped or missing slates on a high roof.
Somewhere as small as Addington, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Addington (ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Older cottages and farmhouses around Addington can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
FAQs for Addington
Do you cover smaller places like Addington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Addington?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Does the weather affect a drone survey?
The conditions on the day decide whether a flight goes ahead. Strong wind and heavy rain both rule out flying. If the weather turns, we will discuss another date.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when you book.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
That depends on where the roof is. Flying inside a flight restriction zone needs permission from the airport or air traffic control. Book early if you think you may be affected.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
When to book a survey in Addington
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
Anyone responsible for a site like Offham Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How soon the report will arrive
Drone roof surveys around Addington
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Addington, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them.
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Addington, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do. If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Addington is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Addington can all book drone roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of ME19 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as London Road, The Links and Trottiscliffe Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Addington include Ryarsh (1 mile north-east), Trottiscliffe (1 mile north-west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west) and Harvel (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Around Addington
Around Addington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Angel Inn, The Malling School and Manor Park Country Park. Addington’s nearest station is West Malling station, about 1.8 miles south-east. A little further out are Coldrum Long Barrow (1.2 miles north) and Leybourne Castle (1.7 miles east).
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a small place like Addington, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the loft space where it is safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.