Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Frittenden
Drone roof surveys in Frittenden, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
Drone roof survey in Frittenden
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail, including slopes that can’t be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It is also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. If you are worried about lead work pulling away at abutments and ridge and hip pieces working loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Frittenden may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, 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.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Frittenden (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Frittenden, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
Frittenden questions
Will you come out to Frittenden?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Are there drone restrictions around Frittenden?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Frittenden is about 3 miles from Headcorn Aerodrome, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Frittenden?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What happens next?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Drone roof surveys around Frittenden
Headcorn Aerodrome is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. 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.
If you look after a building such as Frittenden Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Frittenden is about 9 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Frittenden and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on The Street, Inglis Close and Parish Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Sinkhurst Green (1 mile north), Knox Bridge (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (2 miles south-west), Sissinghurst (2 miles south-west) and Staplehurst (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (9 miles north), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
What’s near Frittenden
Around Frittenden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bell And Jorrocks Public House. The nearest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles south) and Benenden Hospital (3.8 miles south).
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Frittenden
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
The top of a stack is typically out of view. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Blocked outlets in hidden gutters cause many leaks. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.