Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Foxendown, Kent
Drone roof surveys in Foxendown and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
About our drone roof survey in Foxendown
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. If a drone will not help on your roof, we’ll say so. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. We survey large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and fragile roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are wind damage high on the roof and lead work pulling away at abutments.
Some older homes in villages like Foxendown are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Foxendown (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Foxendown
Close-up photos make conversations with roofers clearer. They show the location and extent of each defect. In a place like Foxendown, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
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Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to go through what the drone showed. You can ask about anything that isn’t clear.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor airflow lets condensation build up. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
Common questions in Foxendown
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Foxendown?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will you come out to Foxendown?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Foxendown?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere as small as Foxendown, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Drone roof surveys in Foxendown: local notes
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
If you look after a building such as Meopham Community Academy, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St John the Baptist, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Cobham College lies about 1.8 miles north-east, so building around Foxendown goes back a long way. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
Foxendown is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We cover Foxendown and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We work across DA13 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like Foxendown Lane and Brimstone Hill, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Meopham (1 mile north-west), Priestwood (1 mile south), Sole Street (1 mile north), Luddesdown (1 mile east) and Priestwood Green (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Foxendown
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Meopham School, The Railway Inn and Camer Park Country Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sole Street station, about 1 mile north. A little further out are Coldrum Long Barrow (3.3 miles south) and Gravesham Community Hospital (5.1 miles north). For a walk, there’s Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
How we price drone roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Foxendown
Landlords and letting agents in Foxendown book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.