Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Kenardington, Kent
A careful look at the roof at your property in Kenardington, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Let us know what you want to see
There’s a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit, and whether work has done its job.
Every so often, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Take photos of any changes.
Drone roof survey in Kenardington
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on, like old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address before the visit. If a drone is not the right tool, we will say so. If you’ve noticed vegetation in valleys and gutters and tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Villages like Kenardington often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Kenardington (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Kenardington
How we price drone roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. We record the signs of age we can see.
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. We record what we see of their condition.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Kenardington
Do you cover smaller places like Kenardington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Kenardington?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What will the report tell me?
A report with photographs, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Kenardington
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until water overflows inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
For any home in Kenardington, it’s the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What they will not be able to tell you
What a drone roof survey does not cover
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
Flying and imaging in Kenardington
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Kenardington is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Kenardington and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We survey roofs across TN26 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Kenardington: Hamstreet (2 miles east), Orlestone (2 miles north-east), Snargate (3 miles south-east), Bromley Green (3 miles north-east) and Ruckinge (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (12 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles west), Cheriton (14 miles east) and Kennington (8 miles north-east).
Around Kenardington
We work in homes and buildings around World's Wonder pub, among other places. Kenardington’s nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.8 miles south. A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Kenardington include Orlestone Forest.
What we do, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Kenardington frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- 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.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.