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Drone roof survey in Matfield, Kent
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Matfield. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
How a drone roof survey works in Matfield
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. We never fly where it is not safe. If you’ve noticed tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and slipped or missing slates on a high roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, large and complex roofs and flat roofs on upper floors alike.
Some older homes in villages like Matfield are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Matfield (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Matfield can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Matfield questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Matfield?
Normally it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is Matfield within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Nearby places to Matfield
Other services in Matfield
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Finding them now means less to put right, whatever height the roof is. Outbuildings and barns around Matfield are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Matfield
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
What a drone roof survey looks like in Matfield
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Historic houses such as Scotney Castle, about 4.5 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Matfield goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Anyone responsible for a site like Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. The streets around a church like Ebenezer Church (Matfield) are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Matfield is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We carry out drone roof surveys in Matfield for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across TN12 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Standings Close, Homebush Green and Chestnut Lane. If you are just outside Matfield, we cover Petteridge (1 mile south-east), Brenchley (1 mile east), Colt's Hill (1 mile north-west), Key's Green (2 miles south-west) and Paddock Wood (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (5 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Around Matfield
Around Matfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Poet at Matfield pub, Brenchley Wood and Mascalls School and the streets around them. The closest station to Matfield is Paddock Wood station, about 2.1 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (2.9 miles west) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. We record what we see of their condition.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position.