Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Rodmersham Green, Kent
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Rodmersham Green. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
About our drone roof survey in Rodmersham Green
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. High wind or heavy rain rules out a flight, because control and safety come first. If the day turns out unsuitable, we will talk about another date. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Calm, dry conditions give the sharpest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. If you’ve noticed blocked valleys and parapet gutters and tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Rodmersham Green, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Rodmersham Green (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for drone roof surveys in Rodmersham Green
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Nearby places to Rodmersham Green
What else we do in Rodmersham Green
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Somewhere like Rodmersham Green needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- 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
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Roof by roof
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. Each defect is photographed for the report.
Why get it checked now?
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. You get photos of every part we can see. That helps you put the work in order. Older and listed buildings around Rodmersham Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent view of the roof
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Rodmersham Green questions
Is drone flying allowed in Rodmersham Green?
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. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is Rodmersham Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. 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.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens after the survey?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Flying and imaging in Rodmersham Green
Rodmersham Green lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Rodmersham Green is about 2 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Rodmersham Green is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Rodmersham Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of ME9 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Stockers Hill, Green Lane and Bottles Lane. We also cover the places around Rodmersham Green: Highsted (1 mile west), Rodmersham (1 mile east), Bapchild (1 mile east), Newbury (1 mile south-east) and Tunstall (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
What’s near Rodmersham Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Fulston Manor School and Cromers Wood and the streets around them. Rodmersham Green’s nearest station is Sittingbourne station, about 1.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Bayford Court (1.7 miles north) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north).
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Rodmersham Green
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and fragile sheet roofs are dangerous to walk on. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Rodmersham School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before you book anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see