Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in New Hythe
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in New Hythe. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Wind damage high on the roof
About our drone roof survey in New Hythe
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from the ground. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or isn’t safe. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. We check the airspace for your address before the visit. If a drone isn’t the right tool, we will say so. If you’ve noticed tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack and lifted or split lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on valleys and parapet gutters, large and complex roofs and flat roofs on upper floors alike.
In a small place like New Hythe, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, 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.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- New Hythe (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Drone roof surveys around New Hythe
The wider area around New Hythe has a long history of building, with Starkey Castle about 3.7 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
If you look after a building like Brookfield Junior School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you run a business near Fremlin Walk, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager.
New Hythe is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether the building in New Hythe is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. New Hythe is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for drone roof surveys.
Drone roof surveys in ME20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Sherwood Avenue, Ingram Close and Abery Drive and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Lunsford (1 mile west), Larkfield (1 mile south-west), Leybourne (1 mile south-west), Eccles (1 mile north-east) and Snodland (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Around New Hythe
We work in homes and buildings around Aylesford School, The Monks Head pub and Leybourne Lakes Country Park and the streets around them. New Hythe has its own railway station: New Hythe station. Nearby you’ll also find Maidstone Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Medway megaliths (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
What a drone roof survey doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
New Hythe: your questions answered
Is drone flying allowed in New Hythe?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will you come out to New Hythe?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
How fast do I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
When to book a survey in New Hythe
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Debris collects where nobody looks, until it causes a leak inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
The streets around a church like Church of the Holy Trinity 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.
Before booking anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What insurance they carry
Why it’s worth a survey now in New Hythe
A drone record gives you a baseline. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It is useful for planning maintenance over the years. In a place like New Hythe, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in New Hythe. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If the flue needs a specialist, we will tell you.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. A drone avoids that, so the survey doesn’t add damage.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Around New Hythe, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.