Kent · London and the South East
Frant Drone Roof Survey
Independent drone roof surveys in Frant. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Drone roof survey in Frant
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. The camera stays on your roof, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it’s worth letting them know about the visit. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about blocked valleys and parapet gutters and ridge pieces that have lifted.
In a village or hamlet like Frant, 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 the ground. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Frant (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Frant
Is drone flying allowed in Frant?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover smaller places like Frant?
Yes, Frant is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
How do I book a survey in Frant?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Frant can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Frant, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Frant
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Frant. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- 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 phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
Nearby places to Frant
Also in Frant
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Check the loft can be reached
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos from the flight. Each finding is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
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.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Frant
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 can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
With Wadhurst Castle about 3.5 miles south-east, the area around Frant has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself. If you look after a building such as Frant Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Frant is about 3 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Frant is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Across Kent, we cover Frant. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of TN3 for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include High Street, The Green and Warren Ridge, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in The Platt (1 mile south), Eridge Green (2 miles west), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Town Row (4 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Frant
In Frant, that means homes and buildings near The George Public House and Eridge Park and the streets around them. Frant’s nearest station is Frant station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include The Corn Exchange (2.1 miles north) and The Amelia (2.6 miles north). Open spaces near Frant include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Frant
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
Shop and office owners around The Corn Exchange may find that large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Prices for drone roof surveys in Frant
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.