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Wanshurst Green Drone Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out drone roof surveys in Wanshurst Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Allow time for permission if you’re in a flight restriction zone
- Keep a clear space in the garden or drive for take-off
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
There’s a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Have high or hard-to-reach roofs surveyed every few years. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, and early repairs keep water out.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wanshurst Green
Drones need reasonable weather. We don’t fly in high wind or heavy rain, because control and safety come first. If the weather turns, we will agree another day or inspect what we can by other means. We check the forecast ahead of the visit and again on site. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. A short delay is better than a rushed flight. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, chimney stacks and fragile roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are flashings that have come away and standing water on a flat roof.
Somewhere as small as Wanshurst Green, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Wanshurst Green (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a village or hamlet like Wanshurst Green, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Wanshurst Green
Is my home in Wanshurst Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Wanshurst Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Wanshurst Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can the drone do thermal imaging?
Our drone survey is about close-up photographs. Thermal imaging comes with the Premium Survey, as a separate check.
How soon will I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
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Why get it checked now?
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. Outbuildings and barns around Wanshurst Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How we price drone roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
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 talk you through the options and what they cost.
Drones, thermal imaging and Wanshurst Green roofs
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 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, so check with the council.
Around Wanshurst Green, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in. For an older house near a landmark such as St Michael and All Angels Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Wanshurst Green is about 6 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever you are in Wanshurst Green, we can come and survey your property. Our Kent coverage includes Wanshurst Green and the places around it. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We work across the TN12 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Wanshurst Green include St Ann's Green (1 mile north), Milebush (1 mile north-west), Underling Green (1 mile north), Marden Thorn (1 mile south) and Cross-at-Hand (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Around Wanshurst Green
For rail, the closest station is Marden station, roughly 1.2 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find South East Romany Museum (0.5 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (4.1 miles north-east).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.