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Drone Roof Survey in Boughton Green
Drone roof surveys around Boughton Green, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
Drone roof survey in Boughton Green
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. We check the airspace for your address before the visit. If a drone is not the right tool, we will say so. We are often asked to look into plant growth and moss on the roof and eroded pointing on a chimney stack, on chimney stacks, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
In a small place like Boughton Green, 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. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Boughton Green (ME17, ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere as small as Boughton Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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FAQs for Boughton Green
Is drone flying allowed in Boughton Green?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover smaller places like Boughton Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. 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.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
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.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from ground level. A drone gets close to the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Boughton Green
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Debris collects where nobody looks, until water overflows inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Look out for signs like these:
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Anyone responsible for a site like Boughton Monchelsea Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before booking anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
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Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
Flying and imaging in Boughton Green
The wider area around Boughton Green has a long history of building, with Stoneacre about 2.5 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Shop and office owners around The Mall Maidstone may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it. For an older house near a landmark such as Coxheath Congregational Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Boughton Green is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Boughton Green can all book drone roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Kent coverage includes Boughton Green and the places around it.
We work across ME17 and ME15 for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Heath Road, Green Lane and Jolly Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Boughton Green: Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile east), Loose (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east), Linton (1 mile south-west) and Wierton (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Boughton Green
In Boughton Green, that means homes and buildings near The Curious Eatery pub and Cornwallis Academy. The nearest railway station is East Farleigh station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.9 miles north) and Oakwood Hospital (3.1 miles north-west).
Why get it checked now?
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photos. It’s far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. In a small place like Boughton Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.