Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Mersham
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Mersham, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
How a drone roof survey works in Mersham
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, 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. Safety comes first on every visit. We survey tall and steep roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about moss building up on slopes and in gutters and slates or tiles shifted by high winds.
Villages like Mersham often 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. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Mersham (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Mersham: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Mersham is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Mersham?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How quickly is the report sent?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The written report follows by email.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Nearby places to Mersham
Also in Mersham
What a drone roof survey does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Mersham
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Tell us the exact address as you book
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the location and extent of every problem, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a village or hamlet like Mersham, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Prices for drone roof surveys in Mersham
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, and it isn’t a flue or gas safety check. We’ll say if a specialist is needed.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. You can’t see it from the street at all, but a drone shows it clearly.
Drone roof surveys in Mersham: local notes
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
The streets around a church such as Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. With Westenhanger Castle about 4.7 miles east, the area around Mersham has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look from above or with a thermal imager is a hands-off way to check condition. Take a building like Mersham Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Mersham is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We provide drone roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Mersham. Mersham is one of the places in Kent where we work for drone roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: TN25. Local streets include Church Road, The Street and Church Close. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Sevington (1 mile north-west), South Stour (1 mile south-west), Ridgeway (1 mile east), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north) and Smeeth (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (7 miles south-east) and Davington (14 miles north).
What’s near Mersham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Farriers Arms and Poulton Wood. For rail, the closest station is Ashford International station, about 2.9 miles north-west. A little further out are Ashford Designer Outlet (2.6 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mersham include Hatch Park.