Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Orlestone
Need a drone roof survey in Orlestone? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Orlestone
Drones need reasonable weather. We do not fly in strong wind or a downpour, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the weather turns, we will agree another day. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. If you’ve noticed storm damage on steep or tall roofs and lead work pulling away at abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on fragile roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks alike.
Some older homes in villages like Orlestone are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Orlestone (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Orlestone
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
Drones, thermal imaging and Orlestone roofs
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
If you look after a building such as Hamstreet Primary Academy, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Orlestone is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Orlestone and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: TN26. Other places close to Orlestone include Hamstreet (1 mile south-east), Bromley Green (1 mile north), Kenardington (2 miles south-west), Ruckinge (2 miles south-east) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (4 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
What’s near Orlestone
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Dukes Head pub. The nearest railway station is Ham Street station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.6 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Orlestone include Orlestone Forest.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Orlestone
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. A drone survey finds them sooner. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Orlestone
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Package prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Orlestone, 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Orlestone, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Questions from Orlestone
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Orlestone?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Orlestone?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Is your drone operator registered?
Yes. Our registration covers a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We use a sub-250g drone.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Safety comes first, so the weather decides. We won’t fly in high wind or heavy rain. We’ll talk through the options if the day turns bad.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We will say if a specialist is needed.
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. Their condition is noted in the report.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Orlestone book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.