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Drone roof survey in Ashbank, Kent
Drone roof surveys in Ashbank and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ashbank
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it is worth letting them know about the visit. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. We survey chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and large and complex roofs, and people most often book us about chimney tops in poor condition and lifted or split lead flashings.
In a village or hamlet like Ashbank, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Ashbank (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Ashbank can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking before the day
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Do you need a drone roof survey in Ashbank?
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and some sheet roofs are fragile. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Nicholas's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What experience they bring
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
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.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
FAQs for Ashbank
How do I find out if my home in Ashbank is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are there drone restrictions around Ashbank?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Drones, thermal imaging and Ashbank roofs
With Leeds Castle about 0.6 miles east, Ashbank sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Ashbank is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. If you are in Ashbank, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Ashbank is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for drone roof surveys.
Surveys in ME17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on George Lane and Wykeham Grove or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Leeds (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-east), Chegworth (1 mile east) and Hollingbourne (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Ashbank
Typical jobs here are in homes near The George Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hollingbourne station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (0.6 miles east). Open spaces near Ashbank include Detling Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. It is almost impossible to see from the ground, but a drone shows it clearly.
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.
Why get it checked now?
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It’s useful for planning maintenance over the years. For older village homes like those around Ashbank, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.