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Drone roof survey in Temple Hill, Kent
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Temple Hill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Temple Hill
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it cannot see inside. We check the loft from inside where it is safe, since that is where leaks and condensation often show first. Together, the two give a fuller picture. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. Where the loft can’t be reached safely, we note it. If you are worried about slates or tiles shifted by high winds and debris building up in hidden gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and chimney stacks alike.
Places like Temple Hill can be near small airfields or other airspace restrictions, so the Drone Safety Map is checked before any flight. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind, while thermal imaging also works best with little wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Temple Hill (DA1, DA2, DA5)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Drones, thermal imaging and Temple Hill roofs
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Steep or complicated roofs are frequently hard to see from ground level, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. With Hall Place and Gardens about 2.8 miles west, Temple Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Temple Hill Primary Academy: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Bluewater, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Temple Hill is about 1 mile north of Dartford, in Kent. Bookings from Temple Hill are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Kent coverage includes Temple Hill. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the DA1, DA2 and DA5 postcode area for drone roof surveys. You will find streets such as Kent Road, Keyes Road and Bayly Road. Main roads around Temple Hill include the A226, which makes travel easy. Close by, we survey roofs in Dartford (1 mile south), Hawley (2 miles south), Stone (2 miles east), Darenth (2 miles south-east) and Greenhithe (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (15 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east).
What’s near Temple Hill
We work in homes and buildings around Central Park, The Leigh UTC and Stone Lodge School and the streets around them. Temple Hill has its own railway station: Dartford station. Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (2.3 miles east) and Bluewater (2.1 miles east). Not far away are Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Parking around Temple Hill is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- We fly over the roof, keeping the camera on the property we’re surveying.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Temple Hill?
Chimney tops take the worst of the weather. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
The streets around a church such as St Edmunds Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How soon the report will arrive
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Useful tips for Temple Hill property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
- Make sure the loft can be reached
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
Keep the photos with your property records. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation, and it is something only an inside check will show. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow.
Common questions in Temple Hill
Will you come out to Temple Hill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Temple Hill?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
It depends on the airspace at your address. Inside a flight restriction zone, we need permission first. Allow a little extra time if your home is close to an airport.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Temple Hill?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.