Kent · London and the South East
Penshurst Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Penshurst, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Flashings that have come away
What we do, 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 roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Penshurst, a postcode does not 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.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- We assess the conditions and the take-off spot first.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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About our drone roof survey in Penshurst
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it is worth letting them know about the visit. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we are there to survey. If you are worried about cracked mortar along the ridge and damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, tall and steep roofs and fragile roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Penshurst may be listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Penshurst (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Steep slate and tile slopes
Widespread slipping on slate normally means nail fatigue. Close-up photos show how widespread it is.
Ridges and hips
Loose ridge pieces can be lifted in a storm. Finding them early keeps them from coming down.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Penshurst
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Penshurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What experience they bring
- Their insurance cover
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Flying and imaging in Penshurst
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions.
Historic houses like Penshurst Place, about 0.4 miles north-east, show how far back building around Penshurst goes. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Penshurst is about 5 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Whether the building in Penshurst is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Kent coverage includes Penshurst. Crawley is in our area too.
Drone roof surveys in TN11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include High Street, The Warren and Beckets Field, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Penshurst: Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles west), Walter's Green (2 miles south), Chiddingstone Causeway (2 miles north), Fordcombe (2 miles south) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Penshurst
In Penshurst, that means homes and buildings near Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens and The Leicester Arms Hotel and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Penshurst station, roughly 1.8 miles north. A little further out are Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
Towns and villages near Penshurst
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For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Penshurst: your questions answered
Is Penshurst within the area you cover?
Yes. Penshurst is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Penshurst?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can the drone do thermal imaging?
The drone gives you detailed photos of the outside of the roof. If you need thermal imaging, it is part of the Premium Survey, as a separate check.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to talk through the photographs and findings. It’s a chance to ask about anything in the report.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone can show exactly what has moved.