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Drone Roof Survey in Paddlesworth
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Paddlesworth. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Standing water on a flat roof
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
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.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Poor airflow lets condensation build up. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Drone roof survey in Paddlesworth: what you get
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it’s worth letting them know about the visit. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. We are often asked to look into cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below and worn lead at chimneys and walls, on valleys and parapet gutters, large and complex roofs and chimney stacks.
In a small place like Paddlesworth, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Paddlesworth (ME6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Paddlesworth roofs
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. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
Take a building like Snodland CofE Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. For an older house near a landmark like St Benedict's Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Paddlesworth is about 4 miles north of Kings Hill, in Kent. We survey roofs in Paddlesworth and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Paddlesworth. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Paddlesworth, we cover Snodland (1 mile east), Birling (1 mile south), Upper Halling (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile east) and Lunsford (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
What’s near Paddlesworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Holmesdale School and Leybourne Lakes Country Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Snodland station, about 1.4 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (5 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (2 miles south). Not far away are Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Towns and villages near Paddlesworth
What else we do in Paddlesworth
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Paddlesworth. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Common questions in Paddlesworth
Is my home in Paddlesworth listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are there drone restrictions around Paddlesworth?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How do I book a survey in Paddlesworth?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not 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.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Paddlesworth
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common roof problems in Paddlesworth
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Wind damage high on the roof
Historic houses such as Starkey Castle, about 2.8 miles north-east, show how far back building around Paddlesworth goes. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What insurance they carry
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a hamlet or village like Paddlesworth, 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.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.