Kent · London and the South East
Burlings Drone Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Burlings, with photos and a written report.
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
Drone roof survey in Burlings: what you get
We carry out drone roof surveys in Burlings and across London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey large and complex roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roofs on upper floors, and people most frequently book us about debris building up in hidden gutters and coverings that have slipped high up on the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Burlings are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Burlings (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a drone roof survey looks like in Burlings
Biggin Hill Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Down House, about 2.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burlings. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as St Katharine's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Take a building like Charles Darwin School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Burlings is about 5 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Bookings from Burlings are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Kent. London is in our area too.
Surveys in TN14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Horns Green (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile west), Single Street (1 mile north-west) and Luxted (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Burlings
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Blacksmith's Arms and the streets around them. Burlings’s nearest station is Knockholt station, roughly 3 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
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Burlings: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Burlings?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Biggin Hill Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Will you come out to Burlings?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What does the report include?
A photo-illustrated written report, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. If the flue needs a specialist, we’ll tell you.
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We do not test for it, but we flag it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. That helps you put the work in order. Older and listed buildings around Burlings may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Burlings
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Burlings, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What a drone roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Burlings
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs