Kent · London and the South East
Tutt Hill Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys in Tutt Hill and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
How a drone roof survey works in Tutt Hill
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We keep it in sight throughout, and well below the 120-metre height limit. 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. We survey fragile roofs, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away and tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack.
Some older homes in villages like Tutt Hill are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it’s a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Tutt Hill (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a drone roof survey looks like in Tutt Hill
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. Historic houses like Godinton House, about 1.8 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Tutt Hill goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Shop and office owners around County Square may find that large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera. For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Hayesbrook School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Tutt Hill is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We provide drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Tutt Hill and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Ram Lane (1 mile north-west), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile north-east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Landmarks near Tutt Hill
The nearest railway station is Charing station, about 2.1 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and County Square (3.3 miles south-east).
Also near Tutt Hill
What else we do in Tutt Hill
Why get it checked now?
Leaving a high roof unchecked means relying on what you can see from below. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photos. It’s far easier to plan work when you can see the problem. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Tutt Hill, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tutt Hill
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Somewhere like Tutt Hill needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Tell next door if the drone will be near their property
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit.
Every so frequently, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Photograph anything new.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Tutt Hill
Is my home in Tutt Hill listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is drone flying allowed in Tutt Hill?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Tutt Hill?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. We record the signs of age we can see.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Old slates and clay tiles can crack underfoot. A drone avoids that, so the survey does not add damage.