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Drone Roof Survey in Fant
Drone roof surveys in Fant and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
Drone roof survey in Fant: what you get
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it can’t see under the coverings or into the loft. We check the loft from inside where it is safe, since that is where leaks and condensation often show first. Inside and out together tell you far more. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. Where the loft can’t be reached safely, we note it. If you’ve noticed blocked valleys and parapet gutters and standing water on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around Fant, a good many roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. The parts you cannot see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. Both depend on the weather on the day. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from ground level.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Fant (ME16, ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so the survey does not create new problems. In an older home around Fant, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Let us know the exact address when booking
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to go through what the drone showed. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Poor airflow lets condensation build up. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Towns and villages near Fant
What else we do in Fant
Landlords, agents and block managers in Fant
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A visit to a smaller place like Fant is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. Outlets and any debris around them are photographed.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. Photos show how the covering is wearing.
FAQs for Fant
How do I find out if my home in Fant is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Fant?
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 a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
How do I book a survey in Fant?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Is Fant in your area?
Yes. Fant is part of the area we cover.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Fant
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Stoneacre lies about 3.9 miles east, so building around Fant goes back a long way. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Take a building like Jubilee Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Shop and office owners around Fremlin Walk may find that thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Fant is about 2 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Surveys in Fant work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Fant is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for drone roof surveys.
Every address in ME16 and ME15 is within our area for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Fant Lane, Glebe Lane and Burns Road, and we cover them all. Fant is on the A26, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Fant: East Farleigh (1 mile south), Kettle Corner (1 mile south-west), Dean Street (1 mile south), Barming Heath (1 mile west) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (10 miles south-west) and Northfleet (13 miles north-west).
Around Fant
Around Fant, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oakwood Park Grammar School, The Bull Inn and St Augustine Academy. For rail, the closest station is East Farleigh station, about 0.8 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Boxley Hills and Burham Down.