Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Palmer's Green
Drone roof surveys across Palmer's Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
How a drone roof survey works in Palmer's Green
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly, including slopes that cannot be seen from the street. The photos go into a written report. It is also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. If we can’t fly, we tell you why. If you’ve noticed loose ridge and hip tiles and storm damage on steep or tall roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and chimney stacks alike.
Somewhere as small as Palmer's Green, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Palmer's Green (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Palmer's Green
The wider area around Palmer's Green has a long history of building, with Scotney Castle about 4 miles south. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
Anyone responsible for a site like Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of All Saints, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Palmer's Green is about 6 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We provide drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Palmer's Green. Across Kent, we cover Palmer's Green. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in TN12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Palmer's Green: Castle Hill (1 mile north-east), Pearson's Green (1 mile north-east), Horsmonden (1 mile south-east), Mile Oak (1 mile north) and Hazel Street (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Palmer's Green
Around Palmer's Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Halfway House Public House and Mascalls School. The nearest railway station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 2.3 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Old Scotney Castle (4.1 miles south) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Palmer's Green include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Questions from Palmer's Green
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Palmer's Green?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Is Palmer's Green within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations, with the most urgent first where relevant. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Around Palmer's Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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What affects the price in Palmer's Green
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
From the air, a lean or a loose pot is easy to see. Each defect is photographed for the report.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks often start at outlets, edges and around plant. They’re all captured in close-up, as far as the flight allows.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Palmer's Green
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Palmer's Green
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Let us know the exact address when you book
- Expect us to rearrange if it’s too windy or wet
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. They’ll see exactly where each defect is, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Photograph anything new.