Kent · London and the South East
Four Throws Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Four Throws, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
About our drone roof survey in Four Throws
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If permission isn’t given, we inspect by other means and explain why. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. Common reasons to book are worn lead at chimneys and walls and standing water on a flat roof, across flat roofs on upper floors, chimney stacks and fragile roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Four Throws are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Four Throws (TN18)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Four Throws
Is drone flying allowed in Four Throws?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
How do I find out if my home in Four Throws is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Is Four Throws in your area?
Yes, we do. We carry out drone roof surveys in Four Throws, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How do I book a survey in Four Throws?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Four Throws, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. Drone photographs are included where we could fly.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Take photos of any changes.
Leave it or get it looked at?
With drone photos, everyone can see the same thing. They show the location and extent of each defect, which helps when you ask for quotes. Older cottages and farmhouses around Four Throws can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Four Throws, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Four Throws
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% of customers satisfied
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How we price drone roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
All our prices include VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Common roof problems in Four Throws
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. The drone covers the surface area by area, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
The streets around a church like Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Are they insured for the work?
What a drone roof survey looks like in Four Throws
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. About 3.9 miles south-east lies Great Dixter, a reminder of how long the area around Four Throws has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Four Throws is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Four Throws is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN18 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Rye Road, Foxhole Lane and Conghurst Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Little Conghurst (1 mile south-west), Pipsden (1 mile north-west), Hawkhurst (1 mile north-west), The Moor (1 mile west) and Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles east), Southborough (14 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north) and Staplehurst (9 miles north).
What’s near Four Throws
We work in homes and buildings around Oak And Ivy Public House and Collingwood Nature Reserve and the streets around them. Four Throws’s nearest station is Etchingham station, about 4.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north-east).