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Drone Roof Survey in Kent Street
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Kent Street from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
Questions from Kent Street
Is drone flying allowed in Kent Street?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kent Street?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How do I book a survey in Kent Street?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email.
How a drone roof survey works in Kent Street
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight isn’t possible, we explain why. If you’ve noticed ridge pieces that have lifted and chimney tops in poor condition, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Villages like Kent Street frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong 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.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Kent Street (ME18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Kent Street
What else we do in Kent Street
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kent Street
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Drone roof surveys in Kent Street: local notes
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up photos from the air and thermal images help.
Take a building like Kings Hill School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. Historic houses like Old Soar Manor, about 2.8 miles west, show how far back building around Kent Street goes. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Kent Street is about 6 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Kent Street and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Kent Street. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of ME18 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Kent Street and Malling Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Herne Pound (1 mile south-west), Mereworth (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile west), Pizien Well (1 mile south-east) and Swanton (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Kent Street
Around Kent Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Queens Head Public House and Manor Park Country Park. For rail, the closest station is Wateringbury station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Maidstone Hospital (4.3 miles east).
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to go through what the drone showed. You can ask about anything that isn’t clear.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, especially in autumn. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Older roofs in small places like Kent Street can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Kent Street
Many roofs are never seen properly from ground level. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Problems in those places often go unseen until they leak, which is why owners turn to a drone.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Flashings that have come away
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
If you live in an older home near St Lawrence's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- What experience they bring
- When you’ll get the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Roof by roof
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We do not test for it, but we flag it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Kent Street
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.