Kent · London and the South East
New Ash Green Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in New Ash Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Let us know what you want to see
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to talk through the photos and findings. You can ask about anything that isn’t clear.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. The underside frequently shows problems before the outside does. Photograph anything new.
How a drone roof survey works in New Ash Green
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Near protected airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and explain why. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. If you’ve noticed moss and weeds taking hold up top and gaps where slates or tiles have gone, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs on upper floors, fragile roofs and chimney stacks alike.
In a village or hamlet like New Ash Green, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- New Ash Green (DA3, TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in New Ash Green
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in New Ash Green. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When to book a survey in New Ash Green
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. From the ground, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Historic houses like Cobham College, about 4.3 miles east, show how far back building around New Ash Green goes. Photos from the air and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will the report include photos?
- How long the report takes to arrive
Airspace, weather and New Ash Green roofs
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
If you look after a building such as New Ash Green Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
New Ash Green is about 5 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. If you’re in New Ash Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. New Ash Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for drone roof surveys. Maidstone is in our area too.
Drone roof surveys in DA3 and TN15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Church Road, Upper Street North and Upper Street South or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Ridley (1 mile south-east), Hartley (1 mile north), New Street (2 miles south-east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles south-east) and Longfield Hill (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north).
Around New Ash Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Swan Public House, Longfield Academy and Rectory Meadow and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Longfield station, about 2.1 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eynsford Castle (4 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like New Ash Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, 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.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Prices for drone roof surveys in New Ash Green
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
New Ash Green: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in New Ash Green is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is New Ash Green within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will the drone show what’s under the tiles?
No. It shows what’s on the outside. Leaks, damp timbers and condensation often show first from inside, so we check the loft too where we can.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Can you fly a drone in central London?
Parts of central London are restricted, including areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs, and flights there need NATS permission. We check the airspace for your address and apply where needed.