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Drone roof survey in Maplescombe, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Maplescombe, with photographs and a written report.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
How a drone roof survey works in Maplescombe
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. We never fly where it isn’t safe. We survey large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and tall and steep roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below and outlets choked with leaves and silt.
Villages like Maplescombe often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Maplescombe (DA4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
FAQs for Maplescombe
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Maplescombe?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
How do I find out if my home in Maplescombe is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
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Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
We email the report to you, with close-up photographs from the flight. Each finding is explained in plain words, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, so small faults are dealt with early.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. On timing, it typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Maplescombe often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Drone roof surveys in Maplescombe: local notes
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Historic houses like Lullingstone Castle, about 1.9 miles west, show how far back building around Maplescombe goes. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Maplescombe is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Maplescombe can all book drone roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: DA4. If you’re just outside Maplescombe, we cover West Kingsdown (1 mile south-east), East Hill (1 mile south), Eynsford (1 mile north-west), Knatts Valley (2 miles south) and Speed Gate (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Landmarks near Maplescombe
The closest station to Maplescombe is Eynsford station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Eynsford Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5 miles south-west).
When to book a survey in Maplescombe
From the pavement, most of a tall roof is out of sight. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Faults there can go unnoticed for years.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Around Maplescombe, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their insurance cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs