Kent · London and the South East
Longfield Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Longfield, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
What affects the price in Longfield
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Longfield
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we are there to survey. If you’ve noticed moss and weeds taking hold up top and tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, fragile roofs and tall and steep roofs alike.
Villages like Longfield frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Longfield (DA3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
With drone photos, everyone can see the same thing. They show the location and extent of each defect. Outbuildings and barns around Longfield are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Longfield
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
Keep the photos with your property records. They give you something to compare against later, and they help if you sell.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, and early repairs keep water out.
Also near Longfield
Other services in Longfield
Common questions in Longfield
How do I find out if my home in Longfield is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Longfield within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. That includes the checks before the drone goes up.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
How do I book a survey in Longfield?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Roof by roof
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate typically means nail fatigue. We can see the extent of it from above.
Flying and imaging in Longfield
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Cobham College, about 4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Longfield. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. If you look after a building such as Longfield Academy, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. For businesses in and around places such as Bluewater, a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Longfield is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We provide drone roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Longfield and the surrounding area. Longfield is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the DA3 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Station Road, Main Road and Ightham Close. We also cover the places around Longfield: Hartley (1 mile south), New Barn (1 mile east), Longfield Hill (1 mile south-east), New Ash Green (2 miles south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
What’s near Longfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Railway Tavern, Hartley Primary Academy and Rectory Meadow. There is a railway station in Longfield itself: Longfield station. Nearby you’ll also find Darent Valley Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (3.4 miles north). Not far away are Sawyers Lake.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere as small as Longfield, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.