Kent · London and the South East
Smeeth Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys across Smeeth, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
Airspace, weather and Smeeth roofs
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Westenhanger Castle lies about 3.4 miles south-east, so building around Smeeth goes back a long way. Aerial photos and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it. Take a building like Smeeth Community Primary School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Smeeth is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Smeeth and the rest of Kent. Smeeth is one of the places in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We cover every part of the TN25 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Church Road, Caroland Close and Woolpack Hill and the roads around them. If you are just outside Smeeth, we cover Ridgeway (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-east), Lilyvale (1 mile south-east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Stone Hill (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
Around Smeeth
The closest station to Smeeth is Westenhanger station, about 3.6 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Hatch Park.
How a drone roof survey works in Smeeth
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. We’ll tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. We are often asked to look into cracked mortar along the ridge and eroded pointing on a chimney stack, on fragile roofs, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors.
In a small place like Smeeth, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Smeeth (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Smeeth questions
Are there drone restrictions around Smeeth?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
How do I find out if my home in Smeeth is listed?
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, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you work in Smeeth?
Yes. We survey roofs in Smeeth and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, so you can see what we mean.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
What we can’t see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Older rural homes like those around Smeeth can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- Where a flight restriction zone or restricted area applies, we seek permission first.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
What affects the price in Smeeth
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Smeeth
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Nearby places to Smeeth
Other services in Smeeth
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. Each defect is photographed for the report.
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.