Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Linkhill, Kent
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out drone roof surveys in Linkhill and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
FAQs for Linkhill
Will you come out to Linkhill?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Linkhill listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Do you hold CAA registration for the drone?
Yes. We hold both a CAA Flyer ID and an Operator ID. The drone we use weighs under 250g, flown within the rules for the open category.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What happens if the weather is bad?
We do not fly in high wind or heavy rain. The weather on the day decides whether the drone goes up. If it’s unsuitable, we’ll agree another date or inspect by other means.
About our drone roof survey in Linkhill
Drones need reasonable weather. We do not fly in strong wind or heavy rain, because control and safety come first. If the weather turns, we will agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. We check the forecast ahead of the visit and again on site. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, fragile roofs and tall and steep roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding and splits on a high flat roof and lead work pulling away at abutments.
In a small place like Linkhill, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Linkhill (TN18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Rural addresses near Linkhill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from the ground. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. Outlets and any debris around them are photographed.
Nearby places to Linkhill
What else we do in Linkhill
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Linkhill
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until it causes a leak inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
For an older house near a landmark like Mission Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Questions to ask before booking
- What experience they bring
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the price includes VAT
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to talk through the photographs and findings. You can ask about anything that is not clear.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents and landlords in Linkhill book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Linkhill
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. About 1.8 miles south lies Great Dixter, a reminder of how long the area around Linkhill has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Anyone responsible for a site like Sandhurst Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Linkhill is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Linkhill gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Our Kent coverage includes Linkhill. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the TN18 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover Sandhurst (1 mile west), Sandhurst Cross (2 miles west), Iden Green (2 miles north), Bodiam (2 miles south-west) and Four Throws (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (6 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north), Staplehurst (10 miles north) and Stanhope (14 miles north-east).
Around Linkhill
Nearby you will also find Benenden Hospital (4.6 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Flatropers Wood.