Kent · London and the South East
Bearsted Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys across Bearsted, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Drone roof survey in Bearsted
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it can’t see inside. We check the loft from inside where it’s safe, because the underside tells its own story. Inside and out together tell you far more. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. If there is no safe loft access, the report says so. We’re often asked to look into cracked mortar along the ridge and storm damage on steep or tall roofs, across flat roofs on upper floors, chimney stacks and tall and steep roofs.
Around Bearsted, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Bearsted (ME14, ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By that stage the damage has spread inside. Looking from above picks up the early signs. In an older home around Bearsted, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bearsted
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
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Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Letting agents and landlords in Bearsted book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Drones, thermal imaging and Bearsted roofs
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. About 1.3 miles south lies Stoneacre, a reminder of how long the area around Bearsted has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Thurnham Church of England Infant School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Cross 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. If you run a business near The Mall Maidstone, big, flat commercial roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help most.
Bearsted is about 2 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Bearsted, we can survey the roof. Our Kent coverage includes Bearsted.
Every address in ME14 and ME15 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as The Street, Tower Lane and Roseacre Lane, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Bearsted, we cover Weavering (1 mile west), Grove Green (1 mile north-west), Caring (1 mile south-east), Thurnham (1 mile north-east) and Willington (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west), Faversham (14 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles north-west) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Bearsted
Around Bearsted, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Mote Park, Valley Park School and The Kentish Yeoman pub. There is a railway station in Bearsted itself: Bearsted station. Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (1.2 miles north-west) and The Mall Maidstone (2 miles west). For a walk, there’s Detling Hill.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. A visit to a smaller place like Bearsted is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
How we price drone roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Common questions in Bearsted
Will you come out to Bearsted?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bearsted?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Are you registered with the CAA?
Yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We fly a sub-250g drone and follow the drone code.
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’ll need a RICS survey as well.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Bearsted
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. We record what we see of their condition.
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. A drone keeps everyone off them.