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Drone roof survey in Boughton Lees, Kent
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Boughton Lees from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Boughton Lees
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. 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. If you are worried about flashings that have come away and moss and weeds taking hold up top, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Boughton Lees, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. 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.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Boughton Lees (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Somewhere like Boughton Lees needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
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Why act early in Boughton Lees
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so the survey does not create new problems. Around Boughton Lees, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Photos and a written report every time
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Boughton Lees
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
Boughton Lees: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Boughton Lees?
Yes, Boughton Lees is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Boughton Lees?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long does a drone roof survey take?
Typically, it takes between one and two hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. That includes checking the site and the weather before take-off.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The flight waits for better weather. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so a new date is agreed with you.
Will the drone show what’s under the tiles?
No. The drone photographs the outer surfaces, but it cannot see under the coverings. We look in the loft from inside where it is safe.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Common roof problems in Boughton Lees
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near County Square, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Tell us the exact address when booking
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to talk through the photographs and findings. You can ask about anything that is not clear.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, especially in autumn. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
Drone roof surveys around Boughton Lees
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Historic houses such as Godinton House, about 3.4 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Boughton Lees goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Towers School and Sixth Form Centre, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you live in an older home near Saint Christopher's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Boughton Lees is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Boughton Lees is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We work across the TN25 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Wye Road, Pilgrims Way and Faversham Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Kennington (2 miles south), Bockhanger (2 miles south-west), Potters Corner (2 miles south-west), Westwell (2 miles west) and Godinton (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Landmarks near Boughton Lees
In Boughton Lees, that means homes and buildings near Flying Horse Inn. For rail, the closest station is Wye station, roughly 1.4 miles east. Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles south) and County Square (2.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Hatch Park.