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Drone roof survey in Farleigh Green, Kent
Drone roof surveys in Farleigh Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
Drone roof survey in Farleigh Green: what you get
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from the ground. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or isn’t safe, like old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. Before the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. We’ll tell you if another approach would work better. We are frequently asked to look into cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots, across tall and steep roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and large and complex roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Farleigh Green, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Farleigh Green (ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
Questions from Farleigh Green
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Farleigh Green?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is my home in Farleigh Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, in order of urgency where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. They’ll see exactly where each defect is.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Take photos of any changes.
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What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Rural addresses near Farleigh Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the roof space where it’s safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
Why it is worth a survey now in Farleigh Green
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Finding them now means less to put right. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Visits on any day of the week
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Flying and imaging in Farleigh Green
With Stoneacre about 4.9 miles east, Farleigh Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near All Saints Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For site and facilities teams at buildings like East Farleigh Primary School, big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Fremlin Walk, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Farleigh Green is about 3 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out drone roof surveys in Farleigh Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Farleigh Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for drone roof surveys.
Every address in ME15 is covered for drone roof surveys. We also cover the places around Farleigh Green: Hoppers Corner (1 mile north), West Farleigh (1 mile west), Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east), Barming Heath (1 mile north) and East Farleigh (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (3 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Around Farleigh Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Quarry Wood, Oakwood Park Grammar School and The Tickled Trout pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is East Farleigh station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Fremlin Walk (3 miles north-east) and Allington Castle (3.7 miles north-east).
Prices for drone roof surveys in Farleigh Green
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.