Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Newingreen
Drone roof surveys in Newingreen and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
Roof by roof
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. Outlets and any debris around them are photographed.
About our drone roof survey in Newingreen
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. Before the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. We will tell you if another approach would work better. If you are worried about debris building up in hidden gutters and slipped or missing slates on a high roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and chimney stacks alike.
In a village or hamlet like Newingreen, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Newingreen (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Photographing a roof from the air doesn’t touch it. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so you see the roof exactly as it is. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Newingreen, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Newingreen
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
When to book a survey in Newingreen
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
The streets around a church such as Pedlinge Chapel are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
Drones, thermal imaging and Newingreen roofs
Newingreen lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
With Westenhanger Castle about 0.5 miles north, the area around Newingreen has a long history. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. Take a building like Lympne Church of England Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Newingreen is about 2 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. In Newingreen, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Newingreen is one of the places in Kent we cover for drone roof surveys. Canterbury is in our area too.
We cover every part of the CT21 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Streets in the area include Stone Street and Ashford Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Westenhanger (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile south-west), Lympne (1 mile south-west), Pedlinge (1 mile south-east) and Sandling (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Newingreen
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Royal Oak Public House, Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and Sandling Park. The nearest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.9 miles east). Open spaces near Newingreen include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Tell us the exact address as you book
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. The photos show the location and extent of every problem, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, especially in autumn. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Newingreen, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- Where there is safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Common questions in Newingreen
Is Newingreen within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Newingreen listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you hold CAA registration for the drone?
Yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. Our drone weighs under 250g and follow the drone code.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Does your drone take thermal images?
The drone survey is a photographic inspection. Thermal imaging is a separate check, included in our Premium Survey.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Also near Newingreen
What else we do in Newingreen
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.