Kent · London and the South East
Iden Green Drone Roof Survey
We carry out drone roof surveys in Iden Green and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
Drone roof survey in Iden Green: what you get
Drones need reasonable weather. We don’t fly in strong wind or heavy rain, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the day turns out unsuitable, we’ll talk about another date. We check the forecast ahead of the visit and again on site. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. Common reasons to book are storm damage on steep or tall roofs and blocked valleys and parapet gutters, across chimney stacks, flat roofs on upper floors and tall and steep roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Iden Green may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Iden Green (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- A structural engineer’s report
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Iden Green
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Nearby places to Iden Green
What else we do in Iden Green
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What affects the price in Iden Green
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Iden Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Iden Green
Are there drone restrictions around Iden Green?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is my home in Iden Green listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you work in Iden Green?
Yes. Iden Green is part of the area we cover.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to talk through the photos and findings. You can ask about anything that isn’t clear.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Take photos of any changes.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Landlords and agents in Iden Green book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Drones, thermal imaging and Iden Green roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. About 4.2 miles south lies Great Dixter, a reminder of how long the area around Iden Green has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you live in an older home near Church of St George, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view by drone or thermal camera helps. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Benenden Church of England Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Iden Green is about 13 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Roofs in Iden Green get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Iden Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across TN17 for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Coldharbour Road, Chapel Lane and Iden Green Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Iden Green include Benenden (1 mile north), Four Throws (2 miles south-west), Pipsden (2 miles south-west), Sandhurst (2 miles south) and Linkhill (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (14 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (5 miles east) and Southborough (15 miles north-west).
Near you in Iden Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Woodcock Public House and the streets around them. A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (4 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.5 miles east).