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Drone Roof Survey in New Romney
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out drone roof surveys in New Romney, with photos and a clear written report.
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in New Romney
Drones need reasonable weather. We don’t fly in strong wind or heavy rain, because control and safety come first. If the day turns out unsuitable, we’ll talk about another date. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. If you are worried about vegetation in valleys and gutters and slipped or missing slates on a high roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older cottages and houses around New Romney may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- New Romney (TN28)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in New Romney
New Romney lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. New Romney is about 3 miles from Lydd Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly.
If you look after a building like St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
New Romney is about 8 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Surveys in New Romney work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. New Romney is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for drone roof surveys. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the TN28 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Church Road and Station Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. You’ll find New Romney on the A259 and B2071, which makes it simple to reach. We also cover the places around New Romney: Littlestone-on-Sea (1 mile east), Greatstone-on-Sea (1 mile south-east), St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles north), St Mary's Bay (2 miles north-east) and Old Romney (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles north-east), Hawkinge (13 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
Near you in New Romney
In New Romney, that means homes and buildings near Romney Warren Country Park, The Marsh Academy and The Marsh Academy, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Lydd Town Museum (3 miles south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.1 miles west). Not far away are Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
Why it is worth a survey now in New Romney
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It’s useful for planning maintenance over the years. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like New Romney, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in New Romney
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
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What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
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The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around New Romney, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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Do you need a drone roof survey in New Romney?
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Common questions in New Romney
Is my home in New Romney listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Are there drone restrictions around New Romney?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Lydd Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in New Romney?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Shut pets inside while we fly
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly where each defect is.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in New Romney and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.