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Drone Roof Survey in Egerton Forstal
Wondering about the roof at a property in Egerton Forstal? You can book a drone roof survey in Egerton Forstal and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Flashings that have come away
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Standing water on a flat roof
Do you need a drone roof survey in Egerton Forstal?
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Debris collects where nobody looks, until water overflows inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
We are often asked to look at:
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Flashings that have come away
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St James, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How a drone roof survey works in Egerton Forstal
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail. Everything we find goes into a written report with photos. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and tall and steep roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are chimney tops in poor condition and flat roofs on upper floors that hold water.
Villages like Egerton Forstal often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Egerton Forstal (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Older rural homes like those around Egerton Forstal can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- We also look inside the roof space where it’s safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. Photos show how the covering is wearing.
Drones, thermal imaging and Egerton Forstal roofs
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Egerton Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Egerton Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. If you are in Egerton Forstal, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area for drone roof surveys. You will find streets such as Forstal Road, Forge Lane and Chantlers Meadow. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Pembles Cross (1 mile north), Mundy Bois (1 mile east) and Egerton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Egerton Forstal
The nearest railway station is Pluckley station, about 2.6 miles south-east. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1 mile north-west).
Questions from Egerton Forstal
Are there drone restrictions around Egerton Forstal?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover smaller places like Egerton Forstal?
Yes. Egerton Forstal is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Egerton Forstal?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
Surveys for landlords and agents in Egerton Forstal
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.