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Drone Roof Survey in Biddenden
Drone roof surveys across Biddenden, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Drone roof survey in Biddenden
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It’s also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight isn’t possible, we explain why. We survey chimney stacks, fragile roofs and large and complex roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are wind damage high on the roof and debris building up in hidden gutters.
In a small place like Biddenden, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
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, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Biddenden (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere as small as Biddenden, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Biddenden
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. Close-up photos show what’s really there. It’s far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. For older village homes like those around Biddenden, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book us in Biddenden
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Every finding written up with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Drone roof surveys around Biddenden
Headcorn Aerodrome is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of All Saints, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Biddenden is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Biddenden and the rest of Kent. Biddenden is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for drone roof surveys. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, The Meadows and Cloth Hall Gardens or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Curteis' Corner (1 mile north-east), Woolpack Corner (1 mile south-east), Standen (1 mile north-east), Hareplain (1 mile north-west) and Stede Quarter (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Biddenden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Biddenden is Headcorn station, about 3.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.6 miles west).
FAQs for Biddenden
Are there drone restrictions around Biddenden?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Biddenden is about 3 miles from Headcorn Aerodrome, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Will you come out to Biddenden?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
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What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
From the air, a lean or a loose pot is easy to see. We record what we find with photos.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Blocked outlets in hidden gutters cause many leaks. Outlets and any debris around them are photographed.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Biddenden
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Older slates and tiles break easily, and some sheet roofs are fragile. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Standing water on a flat roof
Take a building like John Mayne Church of England Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Before booking anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will the report include photos?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one