Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Ivy Hatch, Kent
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Ivy Hatch, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
Drone roof survey in Ivy Hatch: what you get
Before any flight, we check the airspace. Flight restriction zones around airports like Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and tell you. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. We are often asked to look into outlets choked with leaves and silt and ponding and splits on a high flat roof, across fragile roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks.
In a small place like Ivy Hatch, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Ivy Hatch (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Ivy Hatch
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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How we price drone roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Ivy Hatch needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Why act early in Ivy Hatch
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. Close-up photos show what’s really there. It’s far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. In a place like Ivy Hatch, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A report with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
FAQs for Ivy Hatch
Are there drone restrictions around Ivy Hatch?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will you come out to Ivy Hatch?
Yes, Ivy Hatch is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically, so nothing is skipped.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are often seen by nobody. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
Flying and imaging in Ivy Hatch
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near Ivy Hatch Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps. Take a building like St Lawrence Church of England Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Historic houses such as Ightham Mote, about 0.7 miles south, show how far back building around Ivy Hatch goes. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Ivy Hatch is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Roofs in Ivy Hatch get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Ivy Hatch is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Maidstone is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the TN15 postcode area for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Coach Road, Ismays Road and Stone Street Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Ightham (1 mile north-east), Stone Street (1 mile west), Sheet Hill (1 mile east), Yopps Green (1 mile east) and Oldbury (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Around Ivy Hatch
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and The Plough pub, among other places. Ivy Hatch’s nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.2 miles north-east. A little further out are Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3.6 miles west).