Kent · London and the South East
Pembles Cross Drone Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Pembles Cross. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
Roof by roof
Steep slate and tile slopes
Steep slopes are hard to inspect safely on foot. A drone photographs them closely from a safe position.
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. The drone covers the roof area by area, so nothing is skipped.
Drone roof survey in Pembles Cross: what you get
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. A drone takes close-up photos of those roofs from the air. You see slates, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters in detail. Everything we find goes into a report with photos. It’s also a good option where walking on the roof could break slates or tiles. If we can’t fly, we tell you why. We’re often asked to look into ridge pieces that have lifted and flat roofs on upper floors that hold water, across large and complex roofs, chimney stacks and tall and steep roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Pembles Cross 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, before anyone decides what work it needs. 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.
- Place
- Pembles Cross (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Pembles Cross
Are there drone restrictions around Pembles Cross?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is Pembles Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Pembles Cross?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us as you book.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Pembles Cross
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Many roofs like these cannot be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Take an older house close to Church of St James: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. If you look after a building such as Egerton Church of England Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Pembles Cross is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Surveys in Pembles Cross work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We cover every part of the TN27 postcode area for drone roof surveys. If you’re just outside Pembles Cross, we cover Potter's Forstal (1 mile south), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Egerton (1 mile east) and Mundy Bois (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Pembles Cross
The closest station to Pembles Cross is Lenham station, roughly 2.8 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (0.5 miles north-west).
What a drone roof survey does not cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A structural engineer’s report
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Pembles Cross
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
What happens if roof problems are left?
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By that stage the damage has spread inside. Looking from above picks up the early signs. For older village homes like those around Pembles Cross, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Rural addresses near Pembles Cross can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us about parking before the day
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; 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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When to book a survey in Pembles Cross
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. It’s hard to tell from below what has shifted. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
Leeds Castle, about 5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Pembles Cross. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What experience they bring