Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Howt Green, Kent
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Howt Green. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
How a drone roof survey works in Howt Green
Drones need reasonable weather. Strong wind or a downpour rules out a flight, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the weather turns, we will agree another day. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. If you are worried about moss building up on slopes and in gutters and cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots, we can find out what’s behind it, on fragile roofs, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors alike.
Somewhere as small as Howt Green, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. 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. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Howt Green (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Drone roof surveys around Howt Green
Howt Green lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Bartholomew, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Howt Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Howt Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Our Kent coverage includes Howt Green and the places around it. There is also a page for Maidstone.
All of ME9 is within our area for drone roof surveys. We also cover Kemsley (1 mile east), Iwade (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east) and Murston (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles south-west) and Davington (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Howt Green
In Howt Green, that means homes and buildings near Milton Creek Country Park, The Three Hats Inn and Westlands School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Kemsley station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Castle Rough (1.4 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.9 miles south-east).
Questions from Howt Green
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Howt Green?
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. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover smaller places like Howt Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The written report follows by email.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline as you book.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- Check there is room outside for the drone to take off
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
We email the report to you, with close-up photos from the flight. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, and early repairs keep water out.
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Howt Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- 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.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
For a price for drone roof surveys in Howt Green, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Read more
Why get it checked now?
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By that stage the damage has spread inside. Looking from above picks up the early signs. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Howt Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
Places near Howt Green
Also in Howt Green
Do you need a drone roof survey in Howt Green?
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Older slates and tiles break easily, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
If you look after a building such as Regis Manor Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs