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Drone roof survey in Park Farm, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Park Farm, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Flashings that have come away
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Being in a smaller place like Park Farm doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we are surveying.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
About our drone roof survey in Park Farm
Drones need reasonable weather. Strong wind or a downpour rules out a flight, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the weather turns, we will agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. We check the forecast ahead of the visit and again on site. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. If you’ve noticed worn lead at chimneys and walls and slates or tiles shifted by high winds, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older cottages and houses around Park Farm may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. A thermal image can show where heat is escaping or where moisture may be trapped, and drone photos show the roof surfaces themselves. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Park Farm (TN23, TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Different roofs, different checks
Ridges and hips
Ridges and hips are the most exposed parts of a pitched roof. From above, we can see loose ridges and missing mortar.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. Each defect is photographed for the report.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
What we are asked to look at in Park Farm
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Anyone responsible for a site like Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What a drone roof survey looks like in Park Farm
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. The wider area around Park Farm has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 3.1 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Michael, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. Shop and office owners around Ashford Designer Outlet may find that large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see by drone or thermal camera.
Park Farm is about 1 mile south of Ashford, in Kent. In Park Farm, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the TN23 and TN25 postcode area for drone roof surveys. You will find streets like Hawthorn Road, Snowbell Road and Redberry Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Park Farm, we cover Kingsnorth (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-west), South Willesborough (1 mile north-east) and Finberry (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (10 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Park Farm
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to John Wallis Academy, Queen's Head Public House and Ashford Green Corridors. The closest station to Park Farm is Ashford International station, roughly 1.5 miles north. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.1 miles north). For a walk, there is Orlestone Forest.
What a drone roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- Flights in high wind or heavy rain
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Fragile roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
FAQs for Park Farm
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Park Farm?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Park Farm?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
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, and it is agreed before booking.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.