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Drone Roof Survey in Lashenden
Drone roof surveys in Lashenden from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
Why it’s worth a survey now in Lashenden
It is hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. Our report shows the condition of each area, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. That helps you put the work in order. Older cottages and farmhouses around Lashenden can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Lashenden
- A written report with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Drone roof survey in Lashenden: what you get
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. If a drone won’t help on your roof, we will say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, fragile roofs and tall and steep roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and ridge pieces that have lifted.
Somewhere as small as Lashenden, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at before the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Lashenden (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Lashenden
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Around Lashenden, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. 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.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys and parapet gutters
Valleys and parapet gutters are hidden from the street. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
Ridges and hips
Loose ridge pieces can be lifted in a storm. Spotting them early stops them falling.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Lashenden
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
Whatever the street in Lashenden, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What happens after the report arrives
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Drones, thermal imaging and Lashenden roofs
Headcorn Aerodrome is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Around Lashenden, each roof gets the same safe, thorough look, and the findings in plain words.
Lashenden is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Lashenden is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Lashenden and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Drone roof surveys in TN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Bell Lane and Frittenden Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Lashenden, we cover Standen (1 mile south-east), Curteis' Corner (1 mile south), Monk's Hill (1 mile east), Hareplain (2 miles south-west) and Smarden Bell (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west), Foley Park (11 miles north-west) and Paddock Wood (11 miles west).
Around Lashenden
Lashenden’s nearest station is Headcorn station, about 1.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romden Castle (2.9 miles east).
Common questions in Lashenden
Are there drone restrictions around Lashenden?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Lashenden is about 2 miles from Headcorn Aerodrome, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Do you cover smaller places like Lashenden?
Yes, Lashenden is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Lashenden?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.