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Drone roof survey in Leigh Green, Kent
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Leigh Green, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
Airspace, weather and Leigh Green roofs
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of St Mildred, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Leigh Green, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Leigh Green is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We provide drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Leigh Green and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN30 is within our area for drone roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Reading Street (2 miles south-east), Brook Street (2 miles east), Stone Corner (3 miles south), Woodchurch (3 miles east) and Brattle (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-east), Park Wood (14 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (11 miles south-east), Staplehurst (10 miles north-west) and Stanhope (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Leigh Green
Around Leigh Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Turners Field and Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre. The closest station to Leigh Green is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 5 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Benenden Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Tenterden and District Museum (1.3 miles west).
Drone roof survey in Leigh Green: what you get
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. We do not fly in high wind or heavy rain, because control and safety come first. If the day turns out unsuitable, we’ll talk about another date. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. If you’ve noticed cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots and slates or tiles shifted by high winds, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters alike.
In a village or hamlet like Leigh Green, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Leigh Green (TN30)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a drone roof survey does not cover
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- A structural engineer’s report
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Leigh Green
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Leigh Green: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Leigh Green?
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.
Is Leigh Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Leigh Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What happens after the survey?
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.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Are you registered with the CAA?
Yes. Our registration covers a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We use a sub-250g drone, flown within the rules for the open category.
What if my home is near an airport?
Near airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, London City and Stansted, flight restriction zones apply. We check your address and ask for permission where it’s required. If we can’t fly, we use other safe vantage points.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Rural addresses near Leigh Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
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When to book a survey in Leigh Green
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. From ground level, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
Problems we come across often include:
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
With Smallhythe Place about 1.9 miles south, the area around Leigh Green has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Are they insured for the work?
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why act early in Leigh Green
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photographs, slope by slope. It is far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. For older village homes like those around Leigh Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent view of the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 20 years surveying roofs