Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Lamberhurst, Kent
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out drone roof surveys in Lamberhurst, with photos and a clear written report.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere like Lamberhurst needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Drone roof survey in Lamberhurst: what you get
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. If you’re worried about cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and moss and weeds taking hold up top, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks alike.
Older buildings in small places like Lamberhurst may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Lamberhurst (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Lamberhurst
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are frequently invisible from below. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
Look out for signs like these:
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Flashings that have come away
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
With Scotney Castle about 0.9 miles south-east, the area around Lamberhurst has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look from the air or with a thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Are they insured for the work?
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Make sure there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Book early if you’re near an airport
Keep the photos with your property records. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, particularly in autumn. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
Questions from Lamberhurst
Will you come out to Lamberhurst?
Yes, Lamberhurst is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Lamberhurst listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
What if my home is near an airport?
Flight restriction zones around protected airports need permission from the airport or air traffic control before any flight. We check your address and ask for permission where it is required. If it is not given, we inspect by other means.
How long does the visit take?
The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll give you an idea of timing when booking.
Are you registered with the CAA?
Yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. Our drone weighs under 250g and follow the drone code.
Airspace, weather and Lamberhurst roofs
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung 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. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Lamberhurst is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Surveys in Lamberhurst work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Lamberhurst is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for drone roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN3 is covered for drone roof surveys. We cover properties on High Street, Church Road and Clivedon Court and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Lamberhurst, we cover Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles north-west), Key's Green (3 miles north-west), Petteridge (3 miles north), Brenchley (4 miles north) and Matfield (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles north-west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north-east).
Around Lamberhurst
We work in homes and buildings around Horse And Groom Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Wadhurst station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west. A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Old Scotney Castle (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Lamberhurst includes Bewl Water.
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. We record what we see of their condition.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs