Kent · London and the South East
Milebush Drone Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Milebush. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Milebush can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you 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.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Milebush
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we are there to survey. If you’ve noticed eroded pointing on a chimney stack and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Milebush are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Milebush (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Drones, thermal imaging and Milebush roofs
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church like St Michael and All Angels Church are frequently 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.
Milebush is about 6 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out drone roof surveys in Milebush for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Kent coverage includes Milebush and the places around it. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We work across TN12 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Maidstone Road and Milebush Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you are just outside Milebush, we cover St Ann's Green (1 mile east), Underling Green (1 mile north-east), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south-east), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles east) and Marden Thorn (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Kings Hill (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Milebush
For rail, the closest station is Marden station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (4.2 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (5.7 miles north).
What happens if roof problems are left?
Photographing a roof from the air doesn’t touch it. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so the survey does not create new problems. Around Milebush, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Milebush
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Places near Milebush
Other services in Milebush
Do you need a drone roof survey in Milebush?
Many roofs are never seen properly from ground level. You cannot see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Faults there can go unnoticed for years.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
Whatever the street in Milebush, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Before you book anyone
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What insurance they carry
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to talk through the photographs and findings. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
FAQs for Milebush
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Milebush?
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 strong wind or heavy rain.
Is my home in Milebush listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
How do I book a survey in Milebush?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. The report is sent afterwards by email.