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Drone Roof Survey in Bean
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Bean. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
Drone roof survey in Bean
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. We don’t fly in strong wind or heavy rain, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the weather turns, we will agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. Common reasons to book are damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below and lifted or split lead flashings, across large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and valleys and parapet gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Bean, 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. 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.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Bean (DA2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Bean
From ground level, you are guessing about most of a tall roof. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photos, slope by slope. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. Older cottages and farmhouses around Bean can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bean
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Towns and villages near Bean
Other services in Bean
Common questions in Bean
Do you cover smaller places like Bean?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is drone flying allowed in Bean?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
How do I book a survey in Bean?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Bean needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- We also look inside the loft space where it is safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What a drone roof survey looks like in Bean
Bean is within about 5 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
For businesses in and around places such as Bluewater, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Bean Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Bean is about 3 miles west of Northfleet, in Kent. Wherever you are in Bean, we can carry out drone roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Kent, we cover Bean. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of DA2 is covered for drone roof surveys. Local streets include High Street, Drudgeon Way and Foxwood Road. Being close to the B255, Bean is simple for us to get to. If you are just outside Bean, we cover Green Street Green (1 mile south), Westwood (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile west), Swanscombe (1 mile north) and Grubb Street (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles east) and Swanley (5 miles south-west).
What’s near Bean
We work in homes and buildings around Beacon Wood Country Park, The Ebbsfleet Academy and The Black Horse pub. The closest station to Bean is Greenhithe for Bluewater station, about 1.7 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Stone Museum of Geology (2.2 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (1.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Check the loft can be reached
File the report and photos with your home documents. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Poor airflow lets condensation build up, and it’s something only an inside check will show. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow.
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we’re surveying
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.