Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Chevening, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out drone roof surveys in Chevening.
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Drone roof survey in Chevening: what you get
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or is not safe, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. If a drone is not the right tool, we’ll say so. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, valleys and parapet gutters and tall and steep roofs, and people most often book us about worn lead at chimneys and walls and storm damage on steep or tall roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Chevening may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Chevening (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Chevening
Other services in Chevening
Drones, thermal imaging and Chevening roofs
Quebec House, about 3.3 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chevening. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Take an older house close to Church of St Botolph: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Chevening is about 3 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Chevening is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Chevening is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in London.
Every address in TN14 is covered for drone roof surveys. Other places close to Chevening include Chipstead (1 mile south-east), Sundridge (2 miles south), Dunton Green (2 miles east), Bessels Green (2 miles south-east) and Riverhead (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Chevening
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Trinity School, among other places. Chevening’s nearest station is Dunton Green station, about 1.7 miles east. A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (4.2 miles east). The countryside around Chevening includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Chevening, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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How we price drone roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
What we are asked to look at in Chevening
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. You can’t see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Faults there can go unnoticed for years.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
If you look after a building like Combe Bank School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their insurance cover
- What follow-up you get after the report
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chevening
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Chevening questions
Is my home in Chevening listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Chevening?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will the drone film my neighbours?
We point the camera at your roof only. Next door’s windows and gardens are kept out of shot as far as possible. A quick word with the neighbours is a good idea.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What a drone roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs