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Drone roof survey in Farningham, Kent
A careful look at the roof at your property in Farningham, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. Our report shows the condition of each area, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can tackle the urgent items first. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book us in Farningham
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A written report with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
About our drone roof survey in Farningham
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We will tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs on upper floors and fragile roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are ridge and hip pieces working loose and lifted or split lead flashings.
Villages like Farningham frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Farningham (DA4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. A drone avoids that, so the survey doesn’t add damage.
When to book a survey in Farningham
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Debris collects where nobody looks, until water overflows inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
If you look after a building such as The Anthony Roper Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their track record with similar roofs
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Older roofs in small places like Farningham can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the 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 loft space where it’s safe.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Drones, thermal imaging and Farningham roofs
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. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps. With Lullingstone Castle about 1.8 miles south-west, the area around Farningham has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself.
Farningham is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. Bookings from Farningham are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Maidstone is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the DA4 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, London Road and South Hall Close or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Farningham, we cover Eynsford (1 mile south-west), Horton Kirby (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-east), Speed Gate (2 miles east) and Fawkham Green (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Farningham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Pied Bull pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Eynsford station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Eynsford Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Darenth Park Hospital (4.2 miles north). Not far away are The Warren.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to go through what the drone showed. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, especially in autumn. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
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Common questions in Farningham
Are there drone restrictions around Farningham?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is Farningham within the area you cover?
Yes. Farningham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Farningham?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.