Kent · London and the South East
Basted Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys in Basted from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Flashings that have come away
Drone roof survey in Basted: what you get
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. 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. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. We survey tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and hidden gutters full of leaves.
In a village or hamlet like Basted, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Basted (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Drone roof surveys in Basted: local notes
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. About 1.4 miles south-east lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Basted has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Borough Green Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Basted is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Anywhere in Basted, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN15 is covered for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Basted Mill and Plough Hill or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Claygate Cross (1 mile south-east), Crouch (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile north), Platt (1 mile north-east) and Plaxtol (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Landmarks near Basted
Around Basted, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Plough Public House, Wrotham School and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, among other places. The nearest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 0.9 miles north. A little further out are Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.8 miles west).
Places near Basted
What else we do in Basted
When you need someone else
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Basted
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. From ground level, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Church of the Good Shepherd, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Why act early in Basted
On a tall building, problems are often found only when water comes in. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. A drone survey finds them sooner. Outbuildings and barns around Basted are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What affects the price in Basted
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
For a price for your roof in Basted, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.
Large commercial roofs
Large commercial roofs cover a lot of ground. The drone covers the roof area by area, so nothing is skipped.
FAQs for Basted
Are there drone restrictions around Basted?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
How do I find out if my home in Basted is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Is Basted in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Basted.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Around Basted, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- We also look inside the roof space where it’s safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.