Kent · London and the South East
Lenham Forstal Drone Roof Survey
Independent drone roof surveys in Lenham Forstal. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Standing water on a flat roof
Drone roof survey in Lenham Forstal
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photographs of those roofs from the air. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that can’t be seen from the street. Everything we find goes into a photo-illustrated written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight isn’t possible, we explain why. We survey tall and steep roofs, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are storm damage on steep or tall roofs and flashings that have come away.
In a village or hamlet like Lenham Forstal, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Lenham Forstal (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Lenham Forstal, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Lenham Forstal
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. Close-up photos make it clear what has been disturbed.
Problems we come across often include:
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
If you look after a building like The Lenham School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
What to check before booking
- What insurance they carry
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Drone roof surveys around Lenham Forstal
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from ground level, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Lenham Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Roofs in Lenham Forstal get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We work across ME17 for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on The Forstal, Mount Castle Lane and Burgess Fields and the roads around them. Other places close to Lenham Forstal include Lenham Heath (1 mile south-east), Charing Heath (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south), Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west) and Lenham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east) and Minster (14 miles north).
Near you in Lenham Forstal
In Lenham Forstal, that means homes and buildings near Kiln Wood. The closest station to Lenham Forstal is Lenham station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (2.3 miles south-west).
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Roof area
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lenham Forstal
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. We record the signs of age we can see.
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We don’t test for it, but we flag it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.
Towns and villages near Lenham Forstal
Also in Lenham Forstal
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Finding them now means less to put right. Older and listed buildings around Lenham Forstal may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Why book us in Lenham Forstal
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- A report with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
- 20+ years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Lenham Forstal
Is my home in Lenham Forstal listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Lenham Forstal?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
What if my home is near an airport?
Sometimes, with permission. Airports such as Gatwick, Luton and Southampton have flight restriction zones, and a flight inside one needs the airport’s or air traffic control’s say-so. Without it, we inspect from other safe viewpoints.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Bad weather means no flight. Wind and heavy rain are the two things that ground a small drone, so a new date is agreed with you.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
Will you photograph next door’s garden?
No, the camera is kept on your roof. Next door’s windows and gardens are kept out of shot as far as possible, and flights are kept short. A quick word with the neighbours is a good idea.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.