Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Borough Green
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Borough Green. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
How a drone roof survey works in Borough Green
Drones need reasonable weather. We do not fly in strong wind or a downpour, because control and safety come first. If the day turns out unsuitable, we’ll talk about another date. We check the forecast before the visit and again on site. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. Common reasons to book are lead work pulling away at abutments and eroded pointing on a chimney stack, on chimney stacks, tall and steep roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
Places like Borough Green can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Borough Green (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Borough Green
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. Our report shows the condition of each area, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can tackle the urgent items first. Arranging work in a smaller place like Borough Green is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
For a price for your roof in Borough Green, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
From the air, a lean or a loose pot is easy to see. Each defect is photographed for the report.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are frequently seen by nobody. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
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 we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a smaller place like Borough Green, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
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
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
FAQs for Borough Green
Will you come out to Borough Green?
Yes. Borough Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Borough Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can the drone do thermal imaging?
The drone gives you detailed photos of the outside of the roof. Thermal imaging comes with the Premium Survey, as a separate check.
Do drone rules differ in central London?
Central London has restricted areas where NATS permission is needed. If permission is not possible, we inspect by other means.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Airspace, weather and Borough Green roofs
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Borough Green Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. Historic houses such as Old Soar Manor, about 2.1 miles south, show how far back building around Borough Green goes. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Take an older house close to The Church of the Good Shepherd: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Borough Green is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Anywhere in Borough Green, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Station Road, High Street and Hill View or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Basted (1 mile south), Platt (1 mile east), Crouch (1 mile south), Claygate Cross (1 mile south) and Comp (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south).
What’s near Borough Green
We work in homes and buildings around Wrotham School, Red Lion Public House and Wrotham School, among other places. Borough Green has its own railway station: Borough Green & Wrotham station. Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (0.9 miles west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.9 miles west).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.