Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in South Green
Need a drone roof survey in South Green? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in South Green
The weather decides whether a drone can fly. We do not fly in strong wind or heavy rain, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the weather turns, we’ll agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. The forecast is checked ahead of the visit and again on the day. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, flat roofs on upper floors and tall and steep roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ponding and splits on a high flat roof and storm damage on steep or tall roofs.
Some older homes in villages like South Green are 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. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- South Green (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for drone roof surveys in South Green
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so the survey doesn’t create new problems. Around South Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Drone roof surveys around South Green
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Open category rules keep flights below 120 m (400 ft) and the drone within sight at all times.
Leeds Castle, about 4.4 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Green. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
South Green is about 4 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. South Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to South Green include Stockbury (1 mile north-west), Oad Street (2 miles north-east), Silver Street (2 miles east), Bredgar (2 miles east) and Danaway (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Faversham (10 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in South Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Stockbury Hill Wood and The Three Squirrels pub. For rail, the closest station is Newington station, about 3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (4.4 miles south) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles west). Not far away are Detling Hill.
Towns and villages near South Green
What else we do in South Green
South Green: your questions answered
Is South Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is drone flying allowed in South Green?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in South Green?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Common roof problems in South Green
Steep and tall roofs are hard to inspect safely. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Chimney tops in poor condition
If you live in an older home near St Mary Magdalene Church, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Are they insured for the work?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Mention anything you’ve noticed on the roof
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. The photos show the location and extent of every problem, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. On high roofs, leave clearing to a professional. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near South Green 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 confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.