Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Offham, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Offham. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
What we look for on each type of roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
On slate roofs, slipped slates often point to corroded nails. We can see the extent of it from above.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. We record the signs of age we can see.
About our drone roof survey in Offham
Drones need reasonable weather. Strong wind or a downpour rules out a flight, because control and safety come first. If the weather turns, we’ll agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. We survey tall and steep roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about storm damage on steep or tall roofs and eroded pointing on a chimney stack.
In a small place like Offham, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Offham (ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Flying and imaging in Offham
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. About 3.1 miles south-west lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Offham has been built on. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Offham Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Michael, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps. Hotels and guest houses near Offham cannot easily close rooms for a leak.
Offham is about 7 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit Offham as part of our work across Kent. Offham is one of the places in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: ME19. Local streets include Church Road, Pepingstraw Close and Teston Road. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Wrotham Heath (1 mile west), Comp (2 miles west), Kent Street (2 miles south), New Pound (2 miles south) and Herne Pound (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (7 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Near you in Offham
Around Offham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near King's Arms Public House and Manor Park Country Park and the streets around them. Offham’s nearest station is West Malling station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Leybourne Castle (2.2 miles north-east) and Maidstone Hospital (4.8 miles east).
Why act early in Offham
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Next time, you can compare and see what has moved or worn. It’s useful for planning maintenance over the years. Older and listed buildings around Offham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a hamlet or village like Offham, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Read more
Also near Offham
More services for Offham
Offham questions
How do I find out if my home in Offham is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Offham within the area you cover?
Yes, Offham is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Are you registered with the CAA?
Yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. We fly a sub-250g drone and keep it in sight at all times.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check the loft can be reached
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Let us know what you want to see
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. The photos show the location and extent of every problem.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor airflow lets condensation build up, and it is something only an inside check will show. Check insulation does not block the airflow.