Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Comp
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Comp, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Comp, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- 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 we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
How a drone roof survey works in Comp
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and tell you. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. If you’re worried about vegetation in valleys and gutters and ridge and hip pieces working loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on tall and steep roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roofs on upper floors alike.
Villages like Comp often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Comp (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Large commercial roofs
Large commercial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically, so nothing is skipped.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep roofs are risky to walk on. From the air, every course of slates or tiles can be seen.
What else we do in Comp
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
FAQs for Comp
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Comp?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Comp?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Drones, thermal imaging and Comp roofs
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. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Historic houses such as Old Soar Manor, about 1.7 miles south-west, show how far back building around Comp goes. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Take a building like Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Comp is about 3 miles west of Kings Hill, in Kent. We visit Comp as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Comp, we cover Platt (1 mile north-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Claygate Cross (1 mile south-west) and Borough Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Comp
We work in homes and buildings around The Blue Anchor pub and Wrotham School, among other places. The closest station to Comp is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Ightham Court (2.3 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (under half a mile west).
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Make sure there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Check the loft can be reached
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
With the Premium Survey, the report arrives the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Take photos of any changes.
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Comp
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks