Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Hawkenbury, Kent
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Hawkenbury. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
How a drone roof survey works in Hawkenbury
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. Everything we find goes into a written report with photos. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight isn’t possible, we explain why. If you’re worried about lifted or split lead flashings and slipped or missing slates on a high roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Around Hawkenbury, lots of roofs are low enough to see partly from the garden or the street. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. Both depend on the weather on the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from the ground.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Hawkenbury (TN2, TN1)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a drone roof survey looks like in Hawkenbury
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. 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.
Take an older house close to St Peter's Church: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. For businesses in and around places like The Corn Exchange, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Hawkenbury is about 1 mile south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Hawkenbury is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Hawkenbury and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across TN2 and TN1 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Forest Road, Nelson Road and Dorset Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-west), Broadwater Down (1 mile west), Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east), High Brooms (2 miles north) and Rusthall (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (6 miles north-east) and Park Wood (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Hawkenbury
Around Hawkenbury, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Dunorlan Park, The Hawkenbury pub and The Skinners’ Kent Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west. A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (1 mile north-west) and The Amelia (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Hawkenbury include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Places near Hawkenbury
What else we do in Hawkenbury
What happens if roof problems are left?
A drone record gives you a baseline. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It helps when you plan ahead. With lower homes, common in places like Hawkenbury, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and agents in Hawkenbury book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Common roof problems in Hawkenbury
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. We fly from ground level and bring the camera close to the roof.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
For hotels and guest houses around Hawkenbury, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What experience they bring
Useful tips for Hawkenbury property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
Your report arrives by email, with close-up photographs from the flight. Each finding is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Hawkenbury is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Questions from Hawkenbury
Will you come out to Hawkenbury?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Are there drone restrictions around Hawkenbury?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.