Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Ightham
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Ightham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A structural engineer’s report
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
Drone roof survey in Ightham
Our price is from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where applicable, is also part of our Premium Survey, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We will tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. Typical surveys look at tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and lifted or split lead flashings, on valleys and parapet gutters, flat roofs on upper floors and tall and steep roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Ightham, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
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
- Ightham (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ightham
It’s hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. Our report shows the condition of each area. You can tackle the urgent items first. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Ightham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Packages from £150, including VAT
See our cost guide or our case studies.
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Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the location and extent of every problem.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Ightham, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Drone roof surveys around Ightham
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. 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. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Take a building like Ightham Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Ightham Mote lies about 1.5 miles south, so building around Ightham goes back a long way. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Ightham is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Ightham can all book drone roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: TN15. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on The Street, Redwell Lane and Old Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Ightham: Oldbury (1 mile north), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south-west), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east), Styants Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Yopps Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Landmarks near Ightham
We work in homes and buildings around Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, Wrotham School and The Old House. For rail, the closest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Ightham Court (1.1 miles north) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.3 miles east).
Common questions in Ightham
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Ightham?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you cover smaller places like Ightham?
Yes, Ightham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How do I book a survey in Ightham?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Hidden gutters and valleys sit out of sight. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.