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St Ann's Green Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in St Ann's Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Drone roof survey in St Ann's Green: what you get
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where it applies, is also part of our Premium Survey, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. There’s a 12-month follow-up as well. If a drone won’t help on your roof, we’ll say so. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. We survey fragile roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and large and complex roofs, and people most often book us about cracked mortar along the ridge and worn lead at chimneys and walls.
In a village or hamlet like St Ann's Green, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- St Ann's Green (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in St Ann's Green
Landlords and letting agents in St Ann's Green book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Drones, thermal imaging and St Ann's Green roofs
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For properties in and around St Ann's Green, we check everything that’s safely in view and explain what we find. Around St Ann's Green, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
St Ann's Green is about 6 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in St Ann's Green can all book drone roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Drone roof surveys in TN12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to St Ann's Green include Milebush (1 mile west), Underling Green (1 mile north), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile east) and Marden Thorn (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (7 miles north).
Near you in St Ann's Green
The closest station to St Ann's Green is Marden station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Oakwood Hospital (5.9 miles north) and Sutton Valence Castle (4 miles north-east).
Why act early in St Ann's Green
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. Close-up photos show what’s really there, slope by slope. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. Older cottages and farmhouses around St Ann's Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% of customers satisfied
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
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FAQs for St Ann's Green
Is my home in St Ann's Green listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in St Ann's Green?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. 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.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. The written report follows by email.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
Large commercial roofs
Many commercial roofs have fragile sheets or roof lights. With a drone, nobody has to go near them.
What a drone roof survey does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in St Ann's Green
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a small place like St Ann's Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.