Kent · London and the South East
Lunsford Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach across Lunsford, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Flying and imaging in Lunsford
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around Lunsford has a long history of building, with Starkey Castle about 3.8 miles north. 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 you look after a building such as Lunsford Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Lunsford is about 5 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. If you are in Lunsford, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: ME20. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Sassoon Close, Chaucer Way and Masefield Road. Other places close to Lunsford include New Hythe (1 mile east), Larkfield (1 mile south), Leybourne (1 mile south-west), Snodland (1 mile north) and Birling (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Landmarks near Lunsford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Leybourne Lakes Country Park, The Malling School and The Holmesdale School, among other places. Lunsford’s nearest station is New Hythe station, roughly 0.7 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Lunsford includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Drone roof survey in Lunsford: what you get
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs cannot always be inspected up close. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It is also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. We survey chimney stacks, tall and steep roofs and fragile roofs, and people most frequently book us about worn lead at chimneys and walls and ponding and splits on a high flat roof.
Places like Lunsford can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind. Neighbours’ privacy is part of planning each flight, along with the airspace and the weather.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Lunsford (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Lunsford questions
Is drone flying allowed in Lunsford?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is Lunsford within the area you cover?
Yes, Lunsford is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. The report follows by email.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to a smaller place like Lunsford is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. You get photos of every part we can see. That helps you put the work in order. With lower homes, common in places like Lunsford, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lunsford
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
What else we do in Lunsford
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Check there’s room outside for the drone to take off
There’s a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
What we are asked to look at in Lunsford
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which limits apply to the survey