Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in West Street
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in West Street. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
Questions from West Street
Do you cover smaller places like West Street?
Yes. West Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Are there drone restrictions around West Street?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. The written report follows by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
About our drone roof survey in West Street
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where applicable, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We’ll tell you if a drone isn’t the right tool for your roof. You get a written report with the close-up photos from the flight. We survey flat roofs on upper floors, fragile roofs and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are vegetation in valleys and gutters and storm damage on steep or tall roofs.
In a village or hamlet like West Street, 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. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- West Street (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in West Street
Leeds Castle, about 4.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Street. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from the ground, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
West Street is about 6 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever you are in West Street, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. West Street is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We work across ME17 for drone roof surveys. If you’re just outside West Street, we cover Woodside Green (1 mile south-east), Payden Street (1 mile east), Lenham (1 mile south-west), Warren Street (2 miles east) and Wichling (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Near you in West Street
Around West Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Kiln Wood, among other places. West Street’s nearest station is Lenham station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (3.9 miles north-east).
Useful tips for West Street property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Let us know the exact address as you book
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Let us know what you want to see
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit.
Look at the roof from ground level after strong winds. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone can show exactly what has moved.
Checking the roof from the ground
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Do you need a drone roof survey in West Street?
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Older slates and tiles break easily, and some sheet roofs are fragile. With a drone, the roof is photographed without anyone stepping on it.
We are often asked to look at:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Lenham School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in West Street
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Older roofs in small places like West Street can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we check the address for flight restrictions.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in West Street
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.