Kent · London and the South East
Lyminge Drone Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Lyminge, with photos and a written report.
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
How we price drone roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
All our prices include VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
For a price for drone roof surveys in Lyminge, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
How a drone roof survey works in Lyminge
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. A drone takes close-up photographs of those roofs from the air. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail. 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 is not possible, we explain why. If you are worried about debris building up in hidden gutters and ridge and hip pieces working loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and tall and steep roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Lyminge may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Lyminge (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Spotting them early keeps the work smaller, whatever height the roof is. For older village homes like those around Lyminge, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Lyminge
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A photo-illustrated written report
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See our cost guide and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Lyminge 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Lyminge questions
Is drone flying allowed in Lyminge?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is Lyminge within the area you cover?
Yes, Lyminge is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Lyminge
Lyminge is within about 4 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lyminge Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. With Acrise Place about 2.1 miles east, the area around Lyminge has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Lyminge is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We visit Lyminge as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Lyminge. Canterbury is in our area too.
Drone roof surveys in CT18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Church Road, Station Road and Silverlands Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Ottinge (1 mile north-east), Woodland (1 mile west), Skeete (1 mile west), Etchinghill (1 mile south) and Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Deal (15 miles north-east) and Hythe (4 miles south).
Around Lyminge
For rail, the closest station is Sandling station, roughly 2.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Saltwood Castle (3.3 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
We email the report to you, including the close-up photos taken by the drone. Each finding is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone survey can show what has shifted.