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Drone Roof Survey in Southernden
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out drone roof surveys in Southernden.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Southernden
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
How a drone roof survey works in Southernden
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. Safety comes first on every visit. If you are worried about loose ridge and hip tiles and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs on upper floors, chimney stacks and large and complex roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Southernden may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Southernden (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Southernden
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Signs you need a drone roof survey in Southernden
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. From the ground, you rarely see cracked flaunching or loose pots. Close-up drone photos show their condition.
Look out for signs like these:
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Standing water on a flat roof
With Leeds Castle about 4.8 miles north, the area around Southernden has a long history. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Before booking anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What exactly goes into their report
Common questions in Southernden
Are there drone restrictions around Southernden?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Headcorn Aerodrome is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Strong wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Is my home in Southernden listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Why get it checked now?
Leaving a slipped slate or a blocked valley can turn a small fault into a leak. Finding them now means less to put right, whatever height the roof is. For an older or listed building in a place like Southernden, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Flying and imaging in Southernden
Southernden is about 3 miles from Headcorn Aerodrome, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Whatever the street in Southernden, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Southernden is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Southernden and the surrounding area. Our Kent coverage includes Southernden. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the TN27 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Swift's Green (1 mile south), Smarden Bell (2 miles south), Headcorn (2 miles south-west), Hearnden Green (2 miles west) and Biddenden Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Southernden
The nearest railway station is Headcorn station, about 2.1 miles south-west. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
Surveys for landlords and agents in Southernden
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.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting 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.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Southernden, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- 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.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past 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
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.