Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Fleeden
Drone roof surveys in Fleeden and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
How a drone roof survey works in Fleeden
Drone roof surveys are available in Fleeden and throughout London and South East England, where the airspace and the weather allow. Flights take place on weekdays and at weekends. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have gone and lead work pulling away at abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and chimney stacks alike.
Villages like Fleeden frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Fleeden (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Fleeden roofs
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. About 2.2 miles north-east lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around Fleeden has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you run a business near County Square, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Fleeden is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Fleeden, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Fleeden is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Drone roof surveys in TN26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Fleeden, we cover Daniel's Water (1 mile north), Chilmington Green (1 mile east), Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Shadoxhurst (2 miles south) and Stanhope (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Fleeden
In Fleeden, that means homes and buildings near Ashford Community Woodland. For rail, the closest station is Pluckley station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include County Square (3.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.9 miles east). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Fleeden
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. From ground level, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Take a building like John Wallis Academy: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, and it is not a flue or gas safety check. We will say if a specialist is needed.
Large commercial roofs
Many commercial roofs have fragile sheets or roof lights. A drone keeps everyone off them.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Fleeden: your questions answered
Is my home in Fleeden listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Fleeden?
Yes. Fleeden is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
For a price for your roof in Fleeden, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
We will typically ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
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What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Fleeden, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fleeden
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.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.