Kent · London and the South East
Old Romney Drone Roof Survey
Need a drone roof survey in Old Romney? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
Drone roof surveys around Old Romney
Old Romney is within about 4 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Clement, 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. Take a building like The Marsh Academy: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Old Romney is about 10 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Bookings from Old Romney are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Kent, we cover Old Romney. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We cover every part of the TN29 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We also cover Ivychurch (2 miles north), New Romney (2 miles east), Brenzett (2 miles north-west), Lydd (3 miles south) and Brookland (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (10 miles north-west) and Cheriton (13 miles north-east).
Around Old Romney
The closest station to Old Romney is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 4.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Romney 'castle' (less than half a mile north-east). The countryside around Old Romney includes Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
How a drone roof survey works in Old Romney
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. Strong wind or heavy rain rules out a flight, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the weather turns, we’ll agree another day. We check the forecast before the visit and again on site. 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 plant growth and moss on the roof and hidden gutters full of leaves, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Old Romney may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Old Romney (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Old Romney
What else we do in Old Romney
Roof by roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
Valleys and parapet gutters are hidden from the street. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will say if a specialist is needed.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos from the flight. Each finding is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On tall buildings, use a professional with the right access equipment. Blocked hidden gutters cause many leaks.
What a drone roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Old Romney: your questions answered
Are there drone restrictions around Old Romney?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Do you cover smaller places like Old Romney?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Old Romney?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
How we price drone roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Roof area
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
All our prices include VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Old Romney, 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.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- We also look inside the roof space where it’s safe.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.