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Drone roof survey in Bitchet Green, Kent
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Bitchet Green, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
We email the report to you, with close-up photographs from the flight. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.
How a drone roof survey works in Bitchet Green
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. Safety comes first on every visit. If you’ve noticed ponding and splits on a high flat roof and slipped or missing slates on a high roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on valleys and parapet gutters, fragile roofs and chimney stacks alike.
Villages like Bitchet Green frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Bitchet Green (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Large commercial roofs
Many commercial roofs have fragile sheets or roof lights. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
Bitchet Green: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Bitchet Green?
Yes, Bitchet Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Bitchet Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Will you photograph next door’s garden?
We take care around neighbouring homes. We photograph your roof, not your neighbours’ property. It’s worth telling neighbours about the flight.
What happens after the survey?
The report arrives by email, with photos and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Rural addresses near Bitchet Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bitchet Green
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The property’s address and postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Airspace, weather and Bitchet Green roofs
About 1 mile south-east lies Ightham Mote, a reminder of how long the area around Bitchet Green has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. The streets around a church such as St Lawrence are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Bitchet Green is about 3 miles south-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Bookings from Bitchet Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Kent coverage includes Bitchet Green. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Bitchet Green, we cover Stone Street (1 mile north-east), Godden Green (1 mile north-west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile east), Budds (1 mile south) and Underriver (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Landmarks near Bitchet Green
We work in homes and buildings around Sevenoaks Preparatory School and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve. For rail, the closest station is Kemsing station, about 2.2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Museum (2.3 miles west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.