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Kippington Drone Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Drone roof surveys in Kippington.
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
Drone roof survey in Kippington
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. Everything we find goes into a photo-illustrated written report. It’s also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight isn’t possible, we explain why. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs on upper floors and tall and steep roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and hidden gutters full of leaves.
Older cottages and houses around Kippington may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Kippington (TN13, TN14, TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Kippington
Is Kippington within the area you cover?
Yes, Kippington is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kippington?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Will the drone show what’s under the tiles?
No. It sees only the outer surfaces. Leaks, damp timbers and condensation often show first from inside, so we inspect the loft space as well where access is safe.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
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Useful tips for Kippington property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Let us know what you want to see
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. Drone photos are included where we could fly.
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.
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Large commercial roofs cover a lot of ground. The drone covers the roof area by area.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position, showing slipped, cracked and missing pieces.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
For a price for your roof in Kippington, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common roof problems in Kippington
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
Common reasons to book include:
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Flashings that have come away
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
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.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What insurance they carry
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to a smaller place like Kippington is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
For a price for drone roof surveys in Kippington, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Flying and imaging in Kippington
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 is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
Take a building like St Thomas' Catholic Primary School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once. Historic houses like Knole House, about 1.2 miles east, show how far back building around Kippington goes. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Kippington is about 1 mile south of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We carry out drone roof surveys in Kippington for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Kippington is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN13, TN14 and TN15 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Glebe Lane, Beech Road and Grange Road. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Sevenoaks (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile north-west), Riverhead (1 mile north), Dunton Green (2 miles north) and Chipstead (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Kippington
In Kippington, that means homes and buildings near Montreal Park, New Beacon School and Knole Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sevenoaks station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Kemsing Castle Bank (3.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (0.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Dryhill Nature Reserve.