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Drone Roof Survey in Colliers Green
Drone roof surveys in Colliers Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
Colliers Green questions
Is Colliers Green within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Are there drone restrictions around Colliers Green?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Colliers Green
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it cannot see inside. We check the loft from inside where it is safe, because the underside tells its own story. Inside and out together tell you far more. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. Where the loft can’t be reached safely, we note it. Common reasons to book are cracked mortar along the ridge and plant growth and moss on the roof, on tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and valleys and parapet gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Colliers Green 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. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Colliers Green (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Colliers Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Colliers Green
Landlords, agents and building managers in Colliers Green and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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.
Drone roof surveys in Colliers Green: local notes
With Scotney Castle about 4.9 miles south-west, Colliers Green sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
Colliers Green is about 7 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Colliers Green is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Colliers Green. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in TN17 is covered for drone roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Flishinghurst (1 mile south), Horden (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (2 miles south-east), Wilsley Pound (2 miles south-east) and Cranbrook Common (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Colliers Green
In Colliers Green, that means homes and buildings near High Weald Academy and The Gill. For rail, the closest station is Marden station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (3 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (5.1 miles south-east).
Useful tips for Colliers Green property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Book early if you’re near an airport
Keep the photos with your property records. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
How we price drone roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
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 to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
What we’re asked to look at in Colliers Green
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Problems in those places often go unseen until they leak, which is why owners turn to a drone.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
Anyone responsible for a site like Colliers Green Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What experience they bring