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Drone Roof Survey in Chilmington Green
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Chilmington Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Flashings that have come away
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
Drone roof survey in Chilmington Green
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail. 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. We survey fragile roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and tall and steep roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are slates or tiles shifted by high winds and vegetation in valleys and gutters.
Older buildings in small places like Chilmington Green may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Chilmington Green (TN23)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Chilmington Green
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until water overflows inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Flashings that have come away
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
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.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Towns and villages near Chilmington Green
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Chilmington Green: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chilmington Green?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Chilmington Green?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How the survey works
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, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a hamlet or village like Chilmington Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- 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.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. Drone photos are included where we could fly.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, and early repairs keep water out.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. You cannot see it from the street at all, but a drone shows it clearly.
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If the flue needs a specialist, we will tell you.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By that stage the damage has spread inside. Looking from above picks up the early signs. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Drone roof surveys in Chilmington Green: local notes
Godinton House, about 1.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chilmington Green. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Great Chart Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Chilmington Green is about 2 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Chilmington Green is one of many places we visit across Kent. Chilmington Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the TN23 postcode area for drone roof surveys. You will find streets such as Mock Lane, Oakwood Mews and Hays Mews, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Chilmington Green, we cover Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Fleeden (1 mile west), Daniel's Water (1 mile north-west), Stanhope (1 mile east) and Stubb's Cross (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Chilmington Green
Around Chilmington Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near John Wallis Academy, Ashford Community Woodland and The Little Black Dog pub. The nearest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include County Square (2.3 miles north-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.