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Teston Drone Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Drone roof surveys in Teston, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Prices for drone roof surveys in Teston
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Drone roof survey in Teston
Our drone weighs under 250g, 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. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. We never fly where it isn’t safe. We survey large and complex roofs, flat roofs on upper floors and tall and steep roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are flashings that have come away and moss building up on slopes and in gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Teston are listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Teston (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Photographing a roof from the air does not touch it. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so you see the roof exactly as it is. For an older or listed building in a place like Teston, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Teston
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Flying and imaging in Teston
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask. 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.
The streets around a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image. For businesses in and around places such as Fremlin Walk, large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see from above or with a thermal imager.
Teston is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Roofs in Teston get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover Teston.
Surveys in ME18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on The Street, Courtlands and Church Street. If you are just outside Teston, we cover Red Hill (1 mile north-west), West Farleigh (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile west), Barming Heath (1 mile east) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Teston
We work in homes and buildings around The Wateringbury pub, The Malling School and Quarry Wood, among other places. Teston’s nearest station is Wateringbury station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Oakwood Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (2.6 miles south-west).
Questions from Teston
Is drone flying allowed in Teston?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Is my home in Teston listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Do you work in Teston?
Yes. We carry out drone roof surveys in Teston.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. The written report follows by email.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Teston?
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Three-storey houses, blocks of flats and tall commercial buildings are common examples. We fly from ground level and bring the camera close to the roof.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wateringbury Church of England Primary School, big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will the report include photos?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a hamlet or village like Teston, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- 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.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
- 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, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Teston
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
Towns and villages near Teston
What else we do in Teston
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. Photos show how the covering is wearing.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. It’s almost impossible to see from ground level, but it is plain to see from the air.