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Badlesmere Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys across Badlesmere, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. Each defect is photographed for the report.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Badlesmere
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We’ll tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, large and complex roofs and tall and steep roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and worn lead at chimneys and walls.
Somewhere as small as Badlesmere, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Badlesmere (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to go through what the drone showed. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Badlesmere
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
Badlesmere: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Badlesmere?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Badlesmere?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Badlesmere?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What if my home is near an airport?
Near airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, London City and Stansted, flight restriction zones apply. We check your address and ask for permission where it is required. If we can’t fly, we use other safe vantage points.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Badlesmere?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Badlesmere frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the loft space where it’s safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Flying and imaging in Badlesmere
About 1.9 miles north-west lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Badlesmere has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
If you look after a building such as Sheldwich Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. The streets around a church such as Church of St Leonard are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Badlesmere is about 4 miles south of Preston, in Kent. We provide drone roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Badlesmere and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We work across ME13 for drone roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Sheldwich Lees (1 mile north), Sheldwich (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west), Throwley Forstal (1 mile west) and North Street (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (9 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Near you in Badlesmere
We work in homes and buildings around Red Lion pub. For rail, the closest station is Selling station, about 2.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.4 miles east).
Places near Badlesmere
What else we do in Badlesmere
Surveys for landlords and agents in Badlesmere
Landlords, agents and building managers in Badlesmere and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.