Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Sissinghurst
Need a drone roof survey in Sissinghurst? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
Tips that help
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Let us know what you want to see
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to talk through the photos and findings. You can ask about anything that is not clear.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, and early repairs keep water out.
About our drone roof survey in Sissinghurst
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from ground level. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or is not safe. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. Before the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. If a drone is not the right tool, we’ll say so. If you’ve noticed debris building up in hidden gutters and vegetation in valleys and gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
Villages like Sissinghurst often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Sissinghurst (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Sissinghurst can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Arrange a survey
For a price for drone roof surveys in Sissinghurst, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Airspace, weather and Sissinghurst roofs
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you look after a building such as Cranbrook School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. The streets around a church like Church of the Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Sissinghurst is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Sissinghurst is one of many places we visit across Kent. Sissinghurst is one of the places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in TN17 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on The Street, Milkhouse Cottages and Cobnut Close or anywhere close by, we can help. If you are just outside Sissinghurst, we cover Wilsley Pound (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (1 mile south-west), Knox Bridge (2 miles north) and Colliers Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Around Sissinghurst
Around Sissinghurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Crane Valley and The Bull Public House. For rail, the closest station is Staplehurst station, roughly 4.3 miles north. Nearby you will also find Sissinghurst Castle (1.1 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (3.1 miles south-east).
What affects the price in Sissinghurst
To price your survey, we check:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
We offer 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
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys and parapet gutters
Valleys and parapet gutters are hidden from the street. From above, we can see the linings, the joints and any debris.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. The drone sees them without touching them, so the survey does not add damage.
What we cannot see
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Sissinghurst: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Sissinghurst?
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. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
How do I find out if my home in Sissinghurst is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What happens next?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.