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Drone roof survey in Lenham, Kent
Drone roof surveys in Lenham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
When to book a survey in Lenham
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
About our drone roof survey in Lenham
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. We’ll tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. We survey fragile roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away and ridge and hip pieces working loose.
Places like Lenham can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Open ground can mean stronger wind, which also affects whether a small drone can fly. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Lenham (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
FAQs for Lenham
Are there drone restrictions around Lenham?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Will you come out to Lenham?
Yes, Lenham is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We record the signs of age we can see.
Ridges and hips
Wind lifts loose ridge and hip tiles. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
Drone roof surveys around Lenham
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. 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.
Leeds Castle, about 3.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lenham. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Anyone responsible for a site like Lenham Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Lenham is about 7 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Bookings from Lenham are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Lenham is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for drone roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in ME17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on High Street, Mitchell Close and Hatch Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Lenham: Leadingcross Green (1 mile south), Woodside Green (1 mile north-east), West Street (1 mile north-east), Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-east) and Lenham Heath (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Landmarks near Lenham
In Lenham, that means homes and buildings near Kiln Wood, The Red Lion pub and The Lenham School and the streets around them. Lenham has its own railway station: Lenham station. Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (2.7 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles west).
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
For a price for your roof in Lenham, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Lenham, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Lenham, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.